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8. Consecutive vowel sequences do not occur. | 8. Consecutive vowel sequences do not occur. | ||
9. /aɪ | 9. /aɪ/ does not precede onset /j/. | ||
10. / | 10. /ɑʊ/ does not precede onset /ʋ/. | ||
11. | 11. Most native roots are disyllabic with monosyllabic roots being restricted to pronouns. Most particles are monosyllabic. | ||
12 | 12. Roots and particles must begin with a single consonant. | ||
13. Suffixes may begin with a single consonant, a consonant cluster or a vowel. | 13. Suffixes may begin with a single consonant, a consonant cluster or a vowel. | ||