What
is Zero Allomorph?
Zero Allomorph is the term given to the unit
involved when a morpheme changes status from one type of morpheme to another
without any addition or subtraction of any of its parts.Zero Allomorph is
spokenof,therefore of,in a situation where there is no overt change in the
item.it is indicated by the sign {ø}.
Example
Sheep(singular)’ sheep(plural)
Sheep(singular)+
ø’ sheep(plural)|
Masculine
|
Additional morpheme
|
Feminine
|
|
Prince
|
+ess
|
Princess
|
|
Rooster
|
Lexical change
|
Hen
|
|
Doctor
|
+ ø(zero allomorph)
|
Doctor
|
References
A
linguistic Primer for Malaysians
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