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===Phonotactics=== | ===Phonotactics=== | ||
====Syllable==== | ====Syllable==== | ||
The typical syllable in Van is composed of a consonantal onset, a vocalic nucleus, and a consonantal coda. Occasionally, a syllable may be phonemically onset- or codaless; traditionally in Van terminology these are termed ''faulty''. Syllables of this form are typically found as affixes. Phonetically, they have as their onset either a glottal stop [ʔ] or a copy of the preceding syllable's final consonant, e.g. vana [ | The typical syllable in Van is composed of a consonantal onset, a vocalic nucleus, and a consonantal coda. Occasionally, a syllable may be phonemically onset- or codaless; traditionally in Van terminology these are termed ''faulty''. Syllables of this form are typically found as affixes. Phonetically, they have as their onset either a glottal stop [ʔ] or a copy of the preceding syllable's final consonant, e.g. vana [vãn.na] 'speak' (< van). Note: A coda is not required at the end of sentences. | ||
====Word==== | ====Word==== | ||
The word is composed out of syllables but has additional properties that set it apart. A word may only end with a nasal or a rhotic consonant. | The word is composed out of syllables but has additional properties that set it apart. A word may only end with a nasal or a rhotic consonant. | ||