«(Final) Nasalization as an Alternative to (Final) Devoicing: The Case of Vimeu Picard» (original) (raw)

This paper explores the phenomenon of nasalization in the Vimeu variety of Picard as a response to constraints against voiced obstruents, challenging previous theories suggesting that such outcomes are unattested. It critically examines existing literature on voicing specifications, presenting evidence that voiced stops can undergo nasalization rather than final devoicing under specific conditions. Through the analysis of various case studies, the work contributes to the understanding of phonological processes and their implications for theories of Optimality Theory, suggesting a broader range of processes than previously acknowledged.