CHAPTER 2 |
PHONOLOGY |
2.1. Urali Phonetics |
2.1.1. Vocoids |
The following chart indicates the Vocoids occurring in Urali. The chart is divided into two sections. Of these two, one indicates the unrounded vocoids and the other the rounded vocoids. |
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Non-Centra-lised |
Centra-lised |
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Non-Centra-lised |
Centra-lised |
High |
i |
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χ |
ω |
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Lower-high |
I |
Ï |
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Higher-mid |
e |
ë |
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Mean-mid |
E |
Ë |
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Lower-mid |
ε |
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Λ |
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Higher-low |
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æ |
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Low |
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a |
ä |
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Noncentralised |
Centralised |
High |
u |
ü |
Lower-high |
U |
Ü |
Higher-mid |
o |
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Mean-mid |
Ω |
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2.1.2. Contoids |
There are in total thirtyfour segmental consonant phonoids in Urali. The following chart gives the place and manner of articulation of the various sounds involved. |