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and 9 consonant phonemes: k/g, t/d/ts, b, n, m, j, r, w, s. | and 9 consonant phonemes: k/g, t/d/ts, b, n, m, j, r, w, s. | ||
There are many possible allophones, such as /v/ or /ɸ/ for w, but the use of "p" and especially of "l" (lateral sounds articulated with the tongue) is not acceptable. The word final -n is best pronounced as /ŋ/ if possible, or it | There are many possible allophones, such as /v/ or /ɸ/ for w, but the use of "p" and especially of "l" (lateral sounds articulated with the tongue) is not acceptable. The word final -n is best pronounced as /ŋ/ if possible, or it can conform to the articulatory position of the following consonant. | ||
=== Writing system === | === Writing system === | ||