Abstract
Unlike vowel insertion (epenthesis), consonant insertion is a rare occurrence in languages. It is against this backdrop that this study examines the occurrence of consonant insertion in Ì̩yí̩nnó̩ as claimed by Ibikunle (2008:122). He (Ibikunle 2008:122) claimed that, there is an insertion of voiced bilabial nasal [m] between two nouns while combining them to form new words. This paper shows that, the voiced bilabial nasal [m] found between two nouns in the lect is not the case of consonant insertion but rather, an associative morpheme (a genitive marker) [mὲ] which has lost its vocalic anchor as a result of hiatus resolution across morpheme boundary. Also, our study reveals that, after [mέ] has lost its vocalic anchor, the nasal feature of [m] got transferred to the (oral) V1 of the second noun across morpheme boundary.
Highlights
Ìyì ̩́nnò ̩́ known as Ìì̩ ńò̩ ̩́, is a lect of AIKA1 spoken in Ayánrán, a linguistic community in Ondo State, Nigeria
By the West, Ayánrán is bounded by Ìsèand Ìsùà to the South, both located in Akoko South-East Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria
Researches show that any language that seems to have such, need to be carefully examined by looking at the occurrence of the consonant in question, that the consonant must have lost its vocalic anchor, which might be as a result of hiatus resolution across morpheme boundary and at the same time, has a grammatical or lexical function(s) it performs in the construction
Summary
Ìyì ̩́nnò ̩́ known as Ìì̩ ńò̩ ̩́, is a lect of AIKA1 spoken in Ayánrán, a linguistic community in Ondo State, Nigeria. Ibikunle (2008:112) argues that whenever two (2) nouns are combined to create possessions in Ìyì ̩́nnò ̩́, there will be voiced bilabial nasal [m] insertion. This paper sees this as a rare occurrence and hereby challenges it by exploring the situation with a different view. 2. The Claim According to Ibikunle (2008:112), There is insertion of voiced bilabial nasal [m] in Ìyì ̩́nnò ̩́ whenever two (2) nouns are combined to create possessive constructions. Www.acseusa.org/journal/index.php/aijelr American International Journal of Education and Linguistics Research
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: American International Journal of Education and Linguistics Research
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
