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===Phonotactics===
===Phonotactics===
<!-- Explain the consonant clusters and vowel clusters that are permissible for use in the language. For example, "st" is an allowed consonant cluster in English while onset "ng" isn't. -->
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There are three types of consonant clusters allowed in the Níevzi language. These occurances are the ONLY time two cononants can be consecutive in the same syllable.
There are two types of consonant clusters allowed in the Níevzi language. These occurances are the ONLY time two cononants can be consecutive in the same syllable.
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<li><b>xi</b> /ʃ/ - This cluster can only be used in the beginning of a syllable, but not a word.</li>
<li><b>xi</b> /ʃ/ - This cluster can only be used in the beginning of a syllable, but not a word.</li>
<li><b>csh</b> /ɬ/ - This cluster can only be used at the beginning of a word.</li>
<li><b>zs</b> /t͡s/ - This cluster can be used anywhere in a word or syllable.</li>
<li><b>zs</b> /t͡s/ - This cluster can be used anywhere in a word or syllable.</li>
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