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Abstract
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In this paper I anlayze complex alternations which require an
intermediate representation between UR and output and therefore
appear to pose a serious problem for OT and other two-level theories
of phonology. I argue for the need for an intermediate representation
in OT and propose the Enriched Input model, which provides this
representation without creating a true three-level theory. An
intermediate representation is motivated by cases of compensatory
lengthening triggered by affixation as well as an opaque relationship
between epenthesis and deletion in Turkish, both of which require a
link between non-surfacing segments and syllable structure that is
not present in UR. The Enriched Input model provides a set of candidate
inputs of varying degrees of syllabification, all of which are required
to unify with the underlying representation. Candidate input-output
mappings are evaluated on the well-formedness of the input and output
and Faithfulness of the input-output mapping. The evaluation of
candidate input-output mappings is accomplished through use of a
tableau des tableaux of the type already proposed for Lexicon
Optimization. The paper concludes by showing how the Enriched Output
model can be applied to other types of opacity, such as the relationship
between vowel harmony, lowering, and epenthesis in Yowlumne (Yawelmani).
This document is a handout prepared for TREND VII, held May 3, 1997
at UCSC.
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