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===Syllables=== | ===Syllables=== | ||
The Merrish syllable can assume the following forms: V, VC, CV, CVC. In addition to this, an approximant G can flank the nucleus on either or both sides. The syllable is maximally CGVGC e.g. fbhabhr /fwawr/ [fwaur] ('forest'). | The Merrish syllable can assume the following forms: V, VC, CV, CVC. In addition to this, an approximant G can flank the nucleus on either or both sides. The syllable is maximally CGVGC e.g. fbhabhr /fwawr/ [fwaur] ('forest'). | ||
====Phonotactic restrictions==== | ====Phonotactic restrictions==== | ||
=====Onset===== | =====Onset===== | ||
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=====Coda===== | =====Coda===== | ||
/ʃ/ never appears in the coda. Approximant clusters are not allowed in the coda. | /ʃ/ never appears in the coda. Approximant clusters are not allowed to surface in the coda and result in the approximant being fully vocalised. | ||