Segmental Features of English as Spoken by the Ilokanos
Segmental Features of English as Spoken by the Ilokanos
Mark Lawrence A. Fernandez and Marlina L. Lino
Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
ISSN: 2961-3035 I Volume 2 I Issue 1 I October 2022
Abstract
This paper documented the segmental features of English as spoken by the Ilokanos. It specifically characterized the vowel and consonant sounds evident in the English spoken by the Ilokanos in Regions I, II, and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). Moreover, the participants were purposively limited to those who have been born and raised in their local provinces, who are using Ilokano as their first language, and who have been schooled in their respective regions.Using frequency counts, averages, and percentages, the study described the distinctive segmental features of English as spoken by the Ilokanos. Chi-square was used to establish significant differences in terms of region, age group, and language domain.Additionally, the study identified distinctive features as well as variation patterns by using Tayao’s (2004) 80% mathematical scheme.Overall results show complex patterns of variation on how the Ilokanos produce the segmental features of English. In terms of the study variables, significant differences are established in terms of age group and language domain. Geographical consideration does not indicate much of a difference as Ilokanos share a common phonological system. With the issue of variation as clearly revealed in the findings, more quantitative documentation across geographical, socio-cultural, and linguistic backgrounds should be conducted to come up with more stable results than what the present study has established. By doing this, the Ilokanos can contribute to the growing studies and documentation of Philippine English phonology as well as in constructing their own phonological framework.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56901/FGYT5366
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