Word stress and reduced vowels acquisition in L2 European Portuguese

OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints) 2026 Preprint

Authors: Gabriela Tavares, Susana Correia
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Abstract

This project aims at investigating how speakers of languages with non-contrastive word stress (such as French, Hungarian, etc.) acquire contrastive word stress and vowel reduction. Our scope is acquisition of L2 European Portuguese, and our focus the onset of acquisition.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Phonetics and Phonology Research EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning Second Language Acquisition and Learning

Publication details

Journal / source
OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Publication date
28 January 2026
Document type
Preprint