Faroese Phonetics and Phonology - (Phonology and Phonetics [Pp]) by Hjalmar P Petersen & Laurence Voeltzel (Hardcover)

About the Book

Faroese Phonetics and Phonology will fill the demand for an accurate and thorough analysis of the Faroese language. It offers a comprehensive overview of Faroese phonology and phonetics by discussing all aspects of spoken Faroese: standard language,

Book Synopsis

Faroese Phonetics and Phonology fills the need for a precise and thorough analysis of the Faroese language. It provides a comprehensive overview of Faroese phonology, covering standard language, dialectal variations, and historical changes. The volume offers a detailed description of Faroese phonetics and presents formal analyses of the active phonological mechanisms in synchrony.
This is the first reference book dedicated solely to Faroese phonology and phonetics. Existing scholarly literature on the subject leaves many areas unexplored. This volume aims to provide in-depth descriptions of dialect variation and a detailed discussion of the language's diachronic development from Old Norse to Faroese.

About the Author

Laurence Voeltzel, Université de Nantes, France; Hjalmar Petersen, University of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.