Question

The preceding sound influencing the following sound in an instance of:

• A. Reciprocal assimilation
• B. Progressive assimilation
• C. Regressive assimilation
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Progressive assimilation

Assimilation refers to a process where one sound becomes similar to a neighboring sound.

➡ In this case:
The preceding sound influences the following sound → The earlier sound affects the sound that comes after it.

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📌 Types of assimilation:

• Progressive assimilation
  ➡ The preceding sound influences the following sound.
  ✅ Example: In walked /wɔːkt/, the /t/ takes on voicelessness because of the /k/.

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• Regressive assimilation
  ➡ The following sound influences the preceding sound.

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• Reciprocal (or mutual) assimilation
  ➡ Both sounds influence each other.

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💡 Final Answer:
➡ b) Progressive assimilation