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===Vowels=== | ===Vowels=== | ||
The Proto-Tenarian vowel system is reconstructed as having been very similar to the system encountered in Valian, but lacking length distinctions and ''ë''. | The Proto-Tenarian vowel system is reconstructed as having been very similar to the system encountered in Valian, but lacking length distinctions and ''ë'', giving a total of 8 vowels. Furthermore, there is a hypothetical vowel ''ə'' which represents a short schwa-like sound, though this is not accepted by all and has not been included. | ||
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:<sup>1</sup> As the phonetic value of ''a'' has yet to be determined with certainty it is here included in both front and back vowels. | :<sup>1</sup> As the phonetic value of ''a'' has yet to be determined with certainty it is here included in both front and back vowels. | ||
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