Acoustic correlates of prominence in Kala Lizu (Tibeto-Burman)

This study investigates acoustic correlates of prominence in Lizu (Tibeto-Burman). has been argued to have a hybrid prosodic system combining lexical tone on monosyllabic words and patterns with stress-like tonal characteristics polysyllabic words, although empirical evidence is lacking. presents an investigation the pitch disyllabic Kala variety (HL, HH, LH). Using parameters duration, intensity, f0, it attempts sort out different forms prominence, explore their interaction tone. The measurements are taken from experimental data eight speakers (4 male 4 female). results statistical analyses suggest that first syllable position all three patterns. Our consistent interpreting pattern HL as more (with intensity correlate stress) HH LH tone-like stress cued by full realization tone). contributes better understanding organization also suggests methodology for further exploration other varieties.