Aspects of the Morphology and Phonology of Konni

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The study offers a comprehensive analysis of K nni, a Gur language from northern Ghana, utilizing Optimality Theory to examine its phonological system. It details noun morphology, including noun classes and agentive constructions, and explores verbal morphology with aspectual suffixes. Key phonological features such as a 9-vowel ATR system, tonal variations, and specific phoneme behaviors are highlighted. The author, Michael Cahill, combines extensive field experience with academic expertise, enriching the descriptive and theoretical insights into this endangered language.