Here is a partial list of generalizations about possible combinations of sounds in the codas of English syllables (30 pts):
If a syllable ends in two consonants, then
If the first consonant is nasal, then
both consonants have the same place of articulation: homorganic NC
homorganic = "same place"
the non-nasal consonant is always an obstruent: NC-obstruent
obstruent = consonant such as a stop, fricative, or affricate
if the non-nasal consonant is bilabial or velar, it must be voiceless: NC-voiceless
if the first consonant is an obstruent,
the second consonant must be a voiceless stop: CC-stop
both consonants must have the same voicing: CC-voicing
if a syllable ends in three consonants
the last consonant must be dental, alveolar, or palatal: CCC-place
the first pair and the second pair must satisfy all constraints on 2-consonant sequences: CCC-combo
Below are some invented words written in IPA, each of which violates at least one of the above generalizations, and hence is not an actual or possible monomorphemic word of English. For each of these words, try pronouncing it for your own amusement. Then state which of the above generalizations it violates (refer to the highlighted name of the generalization) and describe how it does so.
kiɹlf
pɛðesθ
zeɪbk
flaɪsh
slʊgθb
ʃɹænk
sɪŋg
əlaɪsz
dɹʌmpf
zɑlfk