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==Phonology==
==Phonology==
Capital Low Sjowaázh phonology is similar to High Sjowaázh, with a few differences.
'Íñp'aañ Low Sjowaázh phonology is similar to High Sjowaázh, with a few differences.
*/sC-/ clusters are not allowed word-initially; they become /C-/.
*/sC-/ clusters are not allowed word-initially; they become /C-/.
*''zh'' is a retroflex approximant.
*''zh'' is a retroflex approximant.

Revision as of 14:25, 20 September 2018

This article describes the colloquial language of Central Sjowaázh eñZóol, particularly that of the capital 'Íñp'aañ.

Phonology

'Íñp'aañ Low Sjowaázh phonology is similar to High Sjowaázh, with a few differences.

  • /sC-/ clusters are not allowed word-initially; they become /C-/.
  • zh is a retroflex approximant.
  • There is more syncope.
  • Stress accent rather than pitch accent (as in Modern Greek).

Morphology

Syntax