Chamorro historical phonology (Mariana Islands, Proto-Austronesian)

Authors
Blust, R
Citation
R. Blust, Chamorro historical phonology (Mariana Islands, Proto-Austronesian), OCEAN LINGU, 39(1), 2000, pp. 83-122
Citations number
56
Categorie Soggetti
Language & Linguistics
Journal title
OCEANIC LINGUISTICS
ISSN journal
00298115 → ACNP
Volume
39
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
83 - 122
Database
ISI
SICI code
0029-8115(200006)39:1<83:CHP(IP>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
After a brief look at the synchronic phonology of this language of the Mari ana Islands, the details of its development from Proto-Austronesian are set forth. Questions of subgrouping within Austronesian and the original settl ement of these islands are also considered.