Abstract:
This study explores the complex relationship between phonological processes and verb extensions, focusing on the concept of
word elasticity, which describes the transformations words undergo based on linguistic contexts. Anchored in the Generative
Phonology Theory, which postulates a transition from underlying representation to surface structure, the research aims to
understand the phonological outcomes stemming from verb extension morphology, particularly in Bantu languages. Employing
a qualitative approach through a documentary systematic review of peer-reviewed literature and academic articles across diverse
languages, findings reveal multiple phonological processes, such as elision, assimilation, and palatalization, demonstrating the
dynamic shifts induced by verb conjugations. The study concludes that understanding the interplay between morphology and
phonology is fundamental, emphasizing the transformative nature of verb extensions in shaping phonological processes across
languages.
