Match Theory: An overview

This paper introduces Match Theory, an Optimality‐Theoretic approach to the syntax–phonology interface proposed by Selkirk (2011). The theory states that a family of Match constraints favor syntax–prosody isomorphism, but that these can be outranked by constraints on prosodic wellformedness and/or i...

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Published in:	Language and linguistics compass Vol. 16; no. 1
Main Authors:	Ishihara, Shinichiro, Kalivoda, Nick
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	01-01-2022
Subjects:	General Language Studies and Linguistics Humaniora och konst Humanities Jämförande språkvetenskap och allmän lingvistik Languages and Literature Match Theory Optimality Theory Språk och litteratur syntax–prosody interface
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Summary:	This paper introduces Match Theory, an Optimality‐Theoretic approach to the syntax–phonology interface proposed by Selkirk (2011). The theory states that a family of Match constraints favor syntax–prosody isomorphism, but that these can be outranked by constraints on prosodic wellformedness and/or information structure, resulting in certain principled mismatches. We compare Match Theory to previous OT approaches involving edge‐alignment, and discuss several outstanding issues for Match Theory such as the proper treatment of asymmetries in syntax–prosody matching.
ISSN:	1749-818X 1749-818X
DOI:	10.1111/lnc3.12446