PHONETIC AND PHONOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF CONSONANT CLUSTERS IN ENGLISH

This article provides a comprehensive examination of consonant clusters in English, focusing on their phonetic realization and phonological implications. It begins by defining consonant clusters and distinguishing between onset and coda clusters, explaining their structural roles within syllables. The article delves into how consonant clusters are articulated, highlighting the challenges involved, especially in rapid speech, and how simplifications like cluster reduction and assimilation may occur