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:*South-Eastern dialects (Ressurraeni) | :*South-Eastern dialects (Ressurraeni) | ||
Across these dialects, there are overarching "registers". For example, the most formal register differs between ''d'' and ''ð'', which for the vast majority are merged, and does not represent common consonant assimilation in writing. Using the above dialect names as examples, Ressurraeni would be written ''Restsundraeni''. The common-most register simply writes things in their most neutral pronunciations, except for newer or informal compounds. The colloquial register involves many regionalisms and new vocabulary, and can be overwhelming for older generations and those unacquainted with it. | Across these dialects, there are overarching "registers". For example, the most formal register differs between ''d'' and ''ð'', which for the vast majority are merged, and does not represent common consonant assimilation of established terms in writing. Using the above dialect names as examples, Ressurraeni would be written ''Restsundraeni''. The common-most register simply writes things in their most neutral pronunciations, except for newer or informal compounds. The colloquial register involves many regionalisms and new vocabulary, and can be overwhelming for older generations and those unacquainted with it. | ||
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===Phonotactics=== | ===Phonotactics=== | ||
<!-- Explain the consonant clusters and vowel clusters that are permissible for use in the language. For example, "st" is an allowed consonant cluster in English while onset "ng" isn't. --> | <!-- Explain the consonant clusters and vowel clusters that are permissible for use in the language. For example, "st" is an allowed consonant cluster in English while onset "ng" isn't. --> | ||
*Whenever a+i appears, it tends to form ae, except in loanwords, and rare cases | |||
*Whenever a+u appears, it tends to form o, except in loanwords, and in rare cases (where it will for "ao" in writing) | |||
*Many vowels can shift according to position, or subsequent vowels. In some dialects, subtle vowel harmony or umlauting may occur | |||
*In many dialects there is a tendency to reduce consonant clusters, however, there is no strict rule against them in Medyachi, but since Medyachi is dictated by things popular in the other dialects, it has no real sway on the issue | |||
* L historically has been marginally used, but remains in the language for reasons unknown/unexplained | |||
===Orthography=== | <!--===Orthography===--> | ||
<!--Explain your conlang's alphabet. Use the International Phonetic Alphabet to describe the sounds of your language. If you are unsure on how to use IPA then visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet and read up. --> | <!--Explain your conlang's alphabet. Use the International Phonetic Alphabet to describe the sounds of your language. If you are unsure on how to use IPA then visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet and read up. --> | ||