Perceptual discrimination of wh-scopes in Gyeongsang Korean*

A wh-phrase positioned in an embedded clause can be interpreted as having a matrix scope if the sentence is produced with proper prosodic structures such wh-intonation. In previous experiment, was given to 40 speakers of Gyeongsang Korean. script containing provided induce interpretation for wh-phrase. These utterances were prepared stimuli perception test verify whether wh-phrases perceived scopes. Each utterance played thrice 24 subjects. The results showed that more than half 72 responses indicated preference rather 20 utterances. multiple linear regression analysis best predicted by magnitude pitch prominence word consisting verb and complementizer. calculated subtracting fundamental frequency (F0) at right edge from peak F0 same word. smaller magnitude, there were. suggest categorical wh-scopes based on prominence.