Here /s/ (5) is lower than the following stop (7). One more constraint: outside of prothetic /s/, two obstruents cannot occur in initial position of a syllable. This causes a problem for the structure ...

In haiku writing, every word truly matters because of the strict syllable structure of five-seven-five across three lines.

Key features In-depth explanation of key concepts Place and manner of articulation discussed with accompanying figures Extensive examples from everyday English Use of flowcharts and diagrams to ...