Abstract
Abstract This chapter shows how vowel harmony (VH) is analyzed in Autosegmental Phonology. In this framework, the relationship between a phonological feature and the corresponding root node is expressed by an association line. VH is analyzed as spreading, which is adding additional association lines between the triggering feature and target root nodes. Transparent segments are skipped by the spreading feature, while blockers terminate spreading. The chapter also discusses hierarchical autosegmental approaches, which restrict branching of association lines, thus predicting a special status of the last target. Finally, it illustrates Feature Geometry in which several features can be linked to the same feature node. Feature Geometry can capture consonant transparency, vowel transparency, and consonant–vowel interactions in VH. The chapter examines harmony systems of Kyrgyz, Standard Yoruba, Hungarian, Baiyinna Oroqen, Icelandic, Turkish, and Flathead Salish.
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