Acquisition of the syllabic structure in preschool children in Mexico City

  • Alejandro De la Mora Ochoa Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Unidad Azcapotzalco
Keywords: Child languaje adquisition, Syllabe Structure, Language acquisition

Abstract

In this paper I will provide evidence that shows that syllable structure acquisition does not occur at early stages. The study of 50 children, from 4;0 to 4;11, shows that at this age, children have not acquired the syllable structure yet. Previous literature suggests that syllable structure is acquired before 36 months old, however this study shows that 50-year-old children have not acquired yet. At the same time, this study reveals that the age of acquisition has a negative impact in reading and writing development.

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Author Biography

Alejandro De la Mora Ochoa, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Unidad Azcapotzalco
Departamento de Humanidades

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Published
2018-06-01
How to Cite
De la Mora Ochoa, A. (2018). Acquisition of the syllabic structure in preschool children in Mexico City. Revista Fuentes Humanísticas, 30(56), 159-178. https://doi.org/10.24275/uam/azc/dcsh/fh/2018v30n56/Delamora
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