Four general conditions on the linking of phonemic melodies with C-V skeleta [...] predict the correct association for most reduplicative processes. "Condition A": Unless overridden by a special proviso, feature complexes containing the feature [- syllabic] can be linked only to V slots in the skeleton, and feature complexes, containing he feature [+ syllabic] can be linked only to V slots in the skeleton.
- Marantz (2004), Pag. 327