Abstract
This paper discusses the phonological processes embedded in some nativised Arabic personal names in Atebubu, in the Bono East Region of Ghana. The study shows that the main phonological processes entrenched in the nativisation process include segment deletion, vowel insertion, prothesis, substitution, consonant deletion, hypocorism, and free variation. These phonological processes are employed as a mitigation strategy to conform to the phonotactics of Akan. Moreover, the study shows that the Bono speakers usually substitute the consonants (formula presented), respectively. Data for the study was gathered from both primary and secondary sources.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 175-192 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Studies in African Languages and Cultures |
Volume | 2023 |
Issue number | 57 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Dec 2023 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Akan
- Atebubu
- Bono dialect
- nativisation
- personal names
- phonological adaptation
- pronunciation