학술논문

YOU SAY WHAT YOU EAT.
Document Type
Article
Author
Source
Archaeology. Jul/Aug2019, Vol. 72 Issue 4, p9-10. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Subject
*ARTICULATION (Speech)
*LINGUISTIC change
*HISTORICAL linguistics
*SPEECH
*VOCAL delivery
*ORAL communication
*PRONUNCIATION
*JAWS
Language
ISSN
0003-8113
Abstract
This article discusses the relationship between human jaw structure and the ability to make certain sounds, namely "f" and "v" sounds. The author comments on the possible influences of human evolution on linguistic change, usage, pronunciation, and meaning. She cites paleoanthropological, biomechanical, ethnological, and historical linguistic research related to this topic.