Sociolinguistic Aspects of Brazilian Portuguese: R Deletion (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781496957665)

This book brings attention to R deletion around the world, mainly in Brazilian Portuguese in the city of Belo Horizonte, where the occurrence is mostly found. The study focuses on the sociolinguistic and phonetic impact of R deletion in Brazilian Portuguese. R deletion is an old phenomenon originating in Vulgar Latin. This phenomenon is seen as a characteristic of the lower-class population. Does R deletion permeate all levels of Belo Horizonte?

Author: Leonardo Reis
ISBN-10: 1496957660
ISBN-13: 9781496957665
Publisher: Authorhouse
Language: English
Published: 02/13/2015
Pages: 106
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.29d