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Intro

This guide is meant to give people with an interest in historical linguistics and conlanging an overview of the Manchu language.

Phonology

Consonants

  • Fortis-lenis distinction ala Mandarin, English

Vowels

  • e = schwa-ish sound ala Mandarin but considered "front"
  • ū/v/ü = probably some sort of central u sound, but in Xib