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Sociolinguistic Aspects of Brazilian Portuguese: R Deletion
Leonardo Reis
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About the Book
A landmark contribution to applied linguistics
In this academic work, Leonardo Reis examines the sociolinguistic phenomenon of R Deletion in Brazilian Portuguese — the systematic omission of the final /r/ in verb infinitives and other word-final positions, a feature deeply embedded in the spoken language across social classes and regions.
Drawing on fieldwork, corpus analysis, and sociolinguistic theory, the book explores how this phonological process intersects with social identity, regional variation, and language prestige. It is an essential reference for linguists, language educators, and anyone interested in the social dimensions of Brazilian Portuguese.
Published in English and distributed internationally, the book reflects Leonardo's dual expertise as both a native speaker of Brazilian Portuguese and a trained linguist educated at the University of Leeds and Columbia University.
Book Details
Author
Leonardo Reis
Language
English
Subject
Sociolinguistics / Brazilian Portuguese
Topic
R Deletion — Phonological Variation
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Amazon & Barnes & Noble
ISBN-10
1496957660
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About the Author
Leonardo Reis
Educator, linguist, and entrepreneur. Leonardo holds a Master's Degree in Linguistics from the University of Leeds and specializations from Columbia University. He has taught English and Portuguese at institutions across Brazil and the United States, and has served as a consecutive interpreter at the United Nations, federal courts, and international conferences.