The internal structure of open syllables according to the theory of optimality in Kurdish language

Abstract

This research is to deal with the inner structure of a syllable in Kurdish language and the degree of correspondence of phonemes in the context of quality optimality theory. Many sorts of syllable division is done with it. That shows the similarities and differences of the types of syllable. It provides an insight into the various structures and patterns of the sounds of a language shedding light on rules and constraints with explaining the framework of making syllable.

    As a whole, syllables in terms of inner and outer structures are different in dealing with different aspects of the syllable and together they accomplish a syllable. Concerning the state of opening and closing the organs of speech of humans, it is divided into two types (opened syllable and closed syllable) In this study the opened syllable is dealt with. It means the state of opening the organs of speech during speaking. Thus, the syllable is ended with a vowel sound.

Central Kurdish dialect is used fot the data in this study. the data are taken in the dictionary of (Hambana Borina) and is the main source with the library style of the other conducted studies in this field. Examples of (106) a single-syllable words are taken. Syllable has its own characteristics in the framework of optimality theory. Due to the constraints that affect the structure of the syllables. In the deep structure while forming any syllable some candidates will be prepared that go through a phonological process to have the best candidate. This has a direct affect on opening, closing and blocking the airways (trachea). All these process hapen in the deep structure then they will be uttered through the surface structure by choosing the best opened syllable.