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ametdantar stress is very simple. There are two rules: | ametdantar stress is very simple. There are two rules: | ||
Stress is ultimate. | Stress is ultimate. | ||
Enclitics are disregarded in stress assignment. | Enclitics are disregarded in stress assignment. | ||
Now, of course, this requires us to define the enclitics of ametdantar. They are -et, the plural suffix, and -er, the perfective suffix. Note that there are roots that end with -et or -er naturally; these are not enclitics. There are also fossilized forms that are stressed on the enclitic (because, as a suffix, it's in ultimate position). Fossilized forms include the plural personal pronouns, which are all formed with the plural suffix, and some adjectives formed with the perfective suffix. | Now, of course, this requires us to define the enclitics of ametdantar. They are -et, the plural suffix, and -er, the perfective suffix. Note that there are roots that end with -et or -er naturally; these are not enclitics. There are also fossilized forms that are stressed on the enclitic (because, as a suffix, it's in ultimate position). Fossilized forms include the plural personal pronouns, which are all formed with the plural suffix, and some adjectives formed with the perfective suffix. | ||
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