Forthcoming: Indigenous languages of the Americas and their structures: Sounds

What do people mean when they talk about the /sound pattern/ of a language—what linguists call /phonology/? This book explores that question in a hands-on way, with a focus on how to apply the knowledge for language revitalization and community language work. The book introduces basic ideas and analytic strategies with examples come from Indigenous languages across North and South America. Short Comprehension Checks invite you to test your understanding, and Language Explorations encourage you to apply what you’ve learned to build your own description of the sound pattern of your language.
Each chapter looks at one key concept. The goal is to help you really understand each idea and learn how to use it when describing or analyzing a language. The book also includes suggestions on tailoring your reading to your own goals, offering pointers on which sections you might skip and which ones could be especially useful for you.