tone sandhi
[/toʊn ˈsɑndhi/]
nounpl: tone sandhi (invariable)
mudança tonal / alteração de tom
1. A phonological phenomenon in tonal languages where the pitch or tone of a syllable changes based on the tone of adjacent syllables or the position within a word or phrase
In Mandarin Chinese, tone sandhi causes the second tone to change when it follows another second tone.
Em chinês mandarim, a mudança tonal faz o segundo tom mudar quando segue outro segundo tom.
2. The rule-governed alteration of tonal values in connected speech within tonal languages
Tone sandhi is a crucial aspect of studying East Asian languages like Mandarin, Cantonese, and Thai.
A alteração de tom é um aspecto crucial do estudo de línguas do Leste Asiático como mandarim, cantonês e tailandês.
Tone sandhi is primarily relevant in linguistic and academic contexts, particularly in East Asian language studies. It is not commonly discussed in everyday conversation but is essential knowledge for linguists, language teachers, and students of tonal languages. The term is used identically in both Brazil and Portugal, remaining within specialized linguistic discourse.
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