http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/syllables Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:21:58 -0400 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:21:58 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1775/evidence-of-syllables-in-american-sign-language By Haley W. Gilreath - This paper will focus on the meaning of signed-language syllables, or the signed-syllable, in American Sign Language (ASL). It is assumed that syllables are applicable to ASL because the phonological representation can be seen in each individual hand movement. It is also interpreted as such by native speakers. This is important because it establishes credibility in the signed language, which is the initial step towards greater ASL accessibility. In America, The Deaf Culture makes up 13% of the overall population, according to Gallaudet University’s Deaf Statistics research. Upon further... Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:12 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1775/evidence-of-syllables-in-american-sign-language