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===Phonotactics===
===Phonotactics===


The maximal syllable structure of Saxuma is (C)[yw]V(C). Only voiceless obstruents and nasals are allowed in codas, with the exception of /hw/, which does not.  
The maximal syllable structure of Saxuma is (C)(j)V(C). Only voiceless obstruents and nasals are allowed in codas, with the exception of /hw/, which does not.  


Adjacent vowels epenthesize a semivowel - /j/ if the former vowel is /e/ or /i/, /w/ if /u/ or /o/. If the former vowel is /a/, then the latter vowel is used to determine the epenthesized semivowel in the same way.  
Adjacent vowels epenthesize a semivowel - /j/ if the former vowel is /e/ or /i/, /w/ if /u/ or /o/. If the former vowel is /a/, then the latter vowel is used to determine the epenthesized semivowel in the same way.  

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