Vurásandi: Difference between revisions

Line 59: Line 59:
=== Diphthongs ===
=== Diphthongs ===
The consonants w and y are considered consonantal variations or the vowel u and i respectively, and function to shape diphthongs. In some dialects the letter l functions in the same way as the letter w.<br />
The consonants w and y are considered consonantal variations or the vowel u and i respectively, and function to shape diphthongs. In some dialects the letter l functions in the same way as the letter w.<br />
aw    ɑ͡u    ay    ɑ͡i<br />
aw    [ɑ͡u]     ay    [ɑ͡i]<br />
ow    o͡u    oy    o͡i<br />
ow    [o͡u]     oy    [o͡i]<br />
ew    e͡u    ey    e͡i<br />
ew    [e͡u]     ey    [e͡i]<br />


Please note how w and y are never used to form diphthongs with their vocalic counterparts.
Please note how w and y are never used to form diphthongs with their vocalic counterparts.