Burumbi

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Background

Burumbi is made to sound "African" while conforming to English pronunciations. As I am rather unlearned when it comes to linguistics the result is likely to be uninspiring to others; however, it is for me and me alone.

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Phonology

Phonology

Consonants

Consonants

Consonants
Labial Alveolar Palatal Velar
Plosive p b (p b) t d (t d) k g (k g)
Affricate ts (t͡s)
Fricative s z (s z)
Nasal m (m) n (n) ny (ɲ) ng (ŋ)
Approximant r l (ɹ l) y (j) w (w)

Vowels

Ngudu vowels
Front Central Back
Close i /i/ u /u/
Mid ə /ə/
Open mid e /ɛ/
Open a /ɑ/

In addition to these vowels the diphthong o ({) is used.


Orthography

Phonotactics

Grammar

Morphology

Syntax