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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 must conform to the articulatory position of the following consonant. | 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 must conform to the articulatory position of the following consonant. | ||
=== Writing system === | |||
The aforementioned 16 letters of the Latin alphabet are permitted to be used for Dama. | |||
Every other writing system can also be used for writing Dama; however, the Latin alphabet is preferred. | |||
== Links and tools for learning the Dama Diwan language == | |||
1) http://users.sch.gr/ioakenanid/kuba%20no%20reja.pps for discovering by yourself; | |||
2) http://users.sch.gr/ioakenanid/dama%20diwan.xls for getting random texts and interpreting them; | |||
3) http://konlangerz.com/conlang/85/Dama_dewan for a concise description; | |||
4) http://konlangerz.com/conlang/85/Dama_dewan/texts for texts to read; | |||
5) http://lingojam.com/Damadiwan for quick reference; | |||
6) http://lingojam.com/tolearnDamaDiwanwords for an online dictionary (input stems only). | |||
There are also some documents in the files of the group: | |||
https://www.facebook.com/groups/omado.sosti.matiko/files/ | |||
and in https://crete.academia.edu/GiannhsKenanidhs/Dama-Diwan-Language | |||