Is there a typology angle here? Eg (and hypothetically) we see t/d-flapping show up “ less often across languages that “could” exhibit it, while g-weakening is common across languages except perhaps where the two sounds are contrasting.

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…we can call these distributions 'allophonic', but they are a subset of more broadly 'predictable' distributions, so it is helpful as a heuristic for Phon101-style analysis, but not super contentful. These are distinct from the interpretation of phonological symbols by the phonetic component…

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My perspective is basically modular. In my view there exist symbolic operations mapping phonological representations to phonological representations (ca. 'rules'), which sometimes create surface-predictable distributions. Such distributions are basically epiphenomenal on the rules…

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AND as usual for Rochester NY, we get instant summer with very little Spring- 60 to 90 degrees in a week! #gay #gaymen #gayman #leanmuscle #gaydaddy

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gay beach is back on! call to all my queer folks in Rochester NY and surrounding areas, come hang with us at Durand Eastman Beach from 1p to 7p. we have music, volleyball, and more.

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