The Phonology and Morphology of Kimatuumbi
ISBN13: 9780198235033ISBN10: 0198235038
Hardback,
328 pages
Jan 1996,
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Description
Kimatuumbi is a Bantu language spoken in Tanzania. Its two most interesting phonological properties are vowel length and tone, and it provides data that are crucial for resolving certain questions in contemporary phonological theory. This book is the first detailed modern study of the language.Reviews
"The book is very well-written and presents an excellent example of a thorough description of a Bantu language, aspects of which are discussed in fascinating detail and with obvious competence."--Anthropological Linguistics
"The book is an admirable achievement and makes an important contribution to our knowledge of phonological systems."--Phonology
