From the Department of Linguistics at Australian National University:
We wish to announce the public release of the World Phonotactics
Database, an online searchable relational database containing
information about phonotactic restrictions from around the world.
Using the database, you can compare and contrast phonotactic patterns
in different languages, group languages by features, investigate the
frequencies of different settings for different features, view the
areal distribution of such patterns through the use of the interactive
map, and check correlations with other phonological features.
The World Phonotactics Database includes phonotactic information on
over 2300 languages, with segmental data for an additional 1400. At
their most basic level, each language entry includes information on
phonemic inventories, restrictions on consonant and vowel placement,
and phonotactic restrictions concerning specific sounds in coda and
onset position. The database, which was implemented by James
McElvenny, contains extensive coverage, and is continuously updated as
more data becomes available.
As in any project of this size, the database will contain errors,
whether these be errors in the coding of information or errors in the
sources consulted. We welcome any feedback correcting these errors as
well as any other suggestions or comments you may have. We can be
contacted at phonotactics@anu.edu.au.
For more information and access to the database itself, please visit
http://phonotactics.anu.edu.au
