“One” process, different grammatical mechanisms

Abstract

The full range of palatalization processes can be modelled within Bidirectional Phonology and Phonetics (Boersma 2011), which provides a unified framework for understanding sound change. Several types of palatalization are analyzed as outcomes of evaluating phonetic, phonological, or morphological representations under different functional pressures. Both articulatory and auditory factors may influence palatalization at different points in its life cycle.