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In this account of metrical stress theory, the author builds on the notion that stress constitutes linguistic rhythm. Through an extensive typological survey of word stress rules that uncovers widespread asymmetries, he identifies a fundamental distinction between iambic and trochaic rhythm.

Metrical Stress Theory Principles and Case

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      Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
      Publication Date: 01/01/1995
      ISBN13: 9780226321042, 978-0226321042
      ISBN10: 0226321045
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      Book Synopsis
      In this account of metrical stress theory, the author builds on the notion that stress constitutes linguistic rhythm. Through an extensive typological survey of word stress rules that uncovers widespread asymmetries, he identifies a fundamental distinction between iambic and trochaic rhythm.

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