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=== Diphthongs === | === Diphthongs === | ||
The consonants w and y are considered consonantal variations or the vowel u and i respectively, and function to shape diphthongs. In some dialects the letter l functions in the same way as the letter w.<br /> | The consonants w and y are considered consonantal variations or the vowel u and i respectively, and function to shape diphthongs. In some dialects the letter l functions in the same way as the letter w.<br /> | ||
aw [ɑ͡u] | aw [ɑ͡u] / ay [ɑ͡i]<br /> | ||
ow [o͡u] | ow [o͡u] / oy [o͡i]<br /> | ||
ew [e͡u] | ew [e͡u] / ey [e͡i]<br /> | ||
Please note how w and y are never used to form diphthongs with their vocalic counterparts. | Please note how w and y are never used to form diphthongs with their vocalic counterparts. | ||