The Quranic Conditionally Pharyngealized Sounds: An Optimality Theory Perspective

This paper investigates the Qur’ānic conditionally pharyngealized sounds which are /rʕ/, /l/, and /a:/. The /rʕ/ sound undergoes a depharyngealization process. /l/ in word Allah, on other hand, exhibits pharyngealization, as does /a:/ sound. Hence, study aims to provide thorough examination of these phonological processes within Optimality Theory framework. also attempts answer following questions: (1) What constraints considered account for pharyngealization Holy Qur’ān? (2) How grammar rank achieve Both questions have been fully addressed. In addition, this has proven that is underlying representation alveolar trill was achieved by demonstrating [rʕ] [r] allophones environments. Also, shown [lʕ] non-pharyngealized [l] Allah comparable dark English. Qur’anic acquires [RTR] feature from preceding where it spreads its rightward concludes constraint-based analysis could plausible accounted examining Qur’ān.