Datapoint Palenquero/Tone

In Hualde & Schwegler (2008), we identify several specific intonational features where conservative (or older-generation) Palenquero differs from (Caribbean) Spanish. One of these features is a strong tendency to use invariant word-level contours, with a H pitch on the stressed syllable and L pitches on unstressed syllables, in all sentential contexts, including prenuclear positions. A second feature that we have identified is the use of a sustained phrase-final high or mid-level contour in declaratives accented on the final syllable, and a long fall in declaratives accented on the penult.

Values

No tone distinctions

Confidence:
Certain