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== Realizations of the Third I == | == Realizations of the Third I == | ||
The pronunciation of the third I depends on its location within the word, and the preceding consonant or consonant cluster. It is often realized as [e] at the end of words when ''not'' preceded by ''ts''. Often, the third I is silent in words that end in ''tsí''. If ''tsí'' does not occur at the end of the word, the third I is often realized | The pronunciation of the third I depends on its location within the word, and the preceding consonant or consonant cluster. It is often realized as [e] at the end of words when ''not'' preceded by ''ts''. Often, the third I is silent in words that end in ''tsí''. If ''tsí'' does not occur at the end of the word, the third I is often realized either [ɨ] or [ə] or the lengthening of the previous consonant (only with the plural suffix ''-sin''), with very few exceptions. | ||
=== Examples === | === Examples === | ||