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Kari Suomi

b. 1948

Finnish linguist

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About Kari Suomi

Born 1948. Kari Suomi is a Finnish, known for English phonology, Finnish phonology and Swedish phonology.

Kari Juhani Suomi (born 29 March 1948 in Turku) is a Finnish linguist who was an assistant professor from 1985 to 2012 in the Department of Phonetics at the University of Oulu. He has researched English, Swedish and Finnish phonology.

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Important facts

Born
1948
Birth century
Nationality
Known for
English phonology, Finnish phonology, Swedish phonology
Education
University of Turku, University of Oulu
Positions held
Professor emeritus
Employers
University of Oulu

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Kari Suomi's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kari Suomi?

Finnish linguist

When was Kari Suomi born?

Kari Suomi was born in 1948.

What is Kari Suomi known for?

Kari Suomi is known for English phonology, Finnish phonology and Swedish phonology.

What nationality is Kari Suomi?

Kari Suomi is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kari Suomi

· Wikidata: Q61103885

· DBpedia: Kari Suomi

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