To *b or not to *b: Proto-Indo-European *b in a phylogenetic perspective
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It is widely recognised that *b is a rare phoneme in the Proto-Indo-European stop system, but there is no agreement as to the reality of the few alleged examples of Proto-Indo-European *b. This paper approaches the problem from a phylogenetic perspective, assuming that Anatolian and Tocharian were the first two subgroups to separate from the rest of the Indo-European language family. From this perspective there is no evidence at all for the existence of Proto-Indo-European *b in initial position. In medial position there are a few possible examples, although none of them can be regarded as certain.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Historische Sprachforschung |
Volume | 133 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 182–208 |
ISSN | 0935-3518 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2022 |
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