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Phonological assimilation in the English of native and non-native speakers
International Islamic University Malaysia
Department of English Language and Literature
Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Science, International Islamic University Malaysia
Phonological assimilation is a common occurrence in native speech but does this means that experienced second language speakers also have similar feature in their speech? This study examines the frequency for the use of phonological assimilation or connected speech modifications by experienced non-native speakers (NNS) of English and native speakers (NS) of British English in the speech. It is done by comparing reading and spontaneous speech performance by both groups. Results indicate that the NS group assimilates more than the NNS in their speech production although the NNS participants are experienced English language instructors. In addition to studying the frequency of phonological assimilation, this study also investigates the most common type of phonological assimilation that takes place in the speech of both groups and the relationship between the frequencies of assimilation in speech with the degree of language formality.
"A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Human Sciences in English Language Studies"--On t.p.
Thesis (MHSLG) -- International Islamic University Malaysia, 2010.
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 64-66).