Ancient Egyptian Phonology
Ancient Egyptian Phonology by James P. Allen, published by Cambridge University Press on March 26, 2020, offers an in-depth examination of the sounds of the ancient Egyptian language. This edition spans 244 pages and is presented in English, focusing on the application of recent methodological advances in phonological reconstruction. Allen utilizes internal evidence from the language to analyze individual vowels and consonants, leading to insights about the sounds found in actual ancient Egyptian texts.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of phonetic variants, alternants, and the evolution of sound in ancient texts. The book also incorporates external evidence from Afroasiatic cognate languages, making it a valuable resource for Egyptologists. Additionally, it appeals to scholars and linguists interested in the fields of social science, archaeology, and linguistics, particularly those studying phonetics and phonology.
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In Ancient Egyptian Phonology. James Allen studies the sounds of the language spoken by the ancient Egyptians through application of the most recent methodological advances for phonological reconstruction. Using the internal evidence of the language, he proceeds from individual vowels and consonants to the sound of actual ancient Egyptian texts. Allen also explores variants, alternants, and the development of sound in texts, and touches on external evidence from Afroasiatic cognate languages. The most up to date work on this topic, Ancient Egyptian Phonology is an essential resource for Egyptologists and will also be of interest to scholars and linguists of African and Semitic languages.
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