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Article published In: International Journal of Chinese Linguistics
Vol. 12:1 (2025) ► pp.94–116

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The phonology (prosody)-syntax interface in children with developmental language disorder

 | Guangdong University of Foreign Studies | The Chinese University of Hong Kong
 | Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Published online: 10 June 2025
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Abstract
Children with developmental language disorder (DLD) often experience language impairments in various linguistic domains, particularly in syntax and often in phonology. These two domains, phonology (including prosody) and syntax, are believed to interact with each other in children with typical language development, facilitating language acquisition. However, it remains unclear whether and how these interactions take place within the DLD group, and whether they provide any facilitative effects. Additionally, cognitive factors such as working memory also play a role in these impairments, further complicating the overall picture. To clarify these, we conduct a review study on relevant literature, aiming to make clear the theoretical frameworks and interactive factors at the phonology (prosody)-syntax interface in the context of DLD. Our review suggests that at least a subgroup of children with DLD encounters challenges in prosodic and phonological processing, as well as the phonology (prosody)-syntax interface. Furthermore, cognitive deficits related to working memory and the perception of acoustic cues, which contribute to phonological impairments, may subsequently affect syntactic development.
Article outline
  • 1.Phonological and syntactic impairment in DLD: An overall picture
  • 2.The interaction between phonology and syntax
    • 2.1Complex phonological rules’ impact on syntactic development
    • 2.2Correlation between phonological skills and grammar acquisition
  • 3.Potential impairment in prosody and its interface with syntax
    • 3.1Prosody and its interface: An impairment or not?
    • 3.2How does potential prosodic impairment interact with syntactic performance?
  • 4.Cognitive abilities related to the phonology-syntax interface and prosody-syntax interface
    • 4.1Phonological memory deficits in the phonology-syntax interface
    • 4.2Perceptual deficits in the interaction between prosody and syntax
  • 5.Conclusions and future directions
  • References
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