Re: Phonology Problem: Nasalization Spreading

Dirk wrote:
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I think that the logic of it is sound, but only if /q/ and other
uvulars are excluded. This has been called "laryngeal transparency"
and was used IIRC as an argument for a particular version of
underspecification in the late 80s.
 >>

I just realized that I can't resolve your pronoun there (the first
"it").
Now, is it the old way that you were saying worked (where /h/
and /?\/ *blocked* nasalization spreading, and where /q/ formerly
did [changed via your advice]), or is it the other, where /h/ and
/?\/ allow nasalization to pass through, but, say, stops don't...?
Sorry!  I got confused!  :(

-David
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