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The general syllable structure of Cápa is (C)V(V)(C), and most words, like in Zulu, end in a vowel(with the exception of some Portuguese loanwords like ''[[Contionary:shíxher|shíxhe'''r''']]''). | The general syllable structure of Cápa is (C)V(V)(C), and most words, like in Zulu, end in a vowel(with the exception of some Portuguese loanwords like ''[[Contionary:shíxher|shíxhe'''r''']]''). | ||
If the dipthong ⟨ai⟩, ⟨ei⟩ or ⟨oi⟩ are succeeded by a vowel, then the /i/ is palatalised and becomes /j/.<br> | If the dipthong ⟨ai⟩, ⟨ei⟩ or ⟨oi⟩ are succeeded by a vowel, then the /i/ is palatalised and becomes /j/, which is sometimes pronounced [ʝ] in some dialects, namely in East London.<br> | ||
'''Examples:''' | '''Examples:''' | ||
* /ai/ + /u/ → /a'''j'''u/ | * /ai/ + /u/ → /a'''j'''u/ | ||