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- 06 Sep 2021 20:10
- Forum: Conlangs
- Topic: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread
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Re: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread
I’m currently reviving an old conlang of mine called Dirimbyééru for the upcoming relay, so I wanted to quickly post the tweaked inventory I’m working with: n ŋ t k ʔ b d g r j w h u e i a /ŋ ʔ j/ are written ng ’ y It’s surprisingly faithful to what I came up with all these years ago , but there ar...
- 05 Sep 2021 17:57
- Forum: Conlangs
- Topic: CBB Conlang Relay XIV - IT BEGINS (late signups accepted)
- Replies: 187
- Views: 32000
Re: CBB Conlang Relay XIV - SIGNUPS OPEN UNTIL MON 13th SEP
I’m gonna regret this but count me in with Dirimbyééru.
- 24 Aug 2021 14:06
- Forum: Conlangs
- Topic: Večʼapruga
- Replies: 17
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- 16 Aug 2021 17:51
- Forum: Conlangs
- Topic: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread
- Replies: 570
- Views: 155493
Re: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread
The possible onsets of my latest conlang Fajanu : m my n ñ ng ngw p py t sh k kw f s sh b by r j g gw v z j r y g w ñ ng sh j y represent /ɲ ŋ ʃ d͡ʒ j/ respectively. The vowels are /a e i o u ɯ/ a e i o u eu . Stuff: 1. Voiced obstruents b j g v z and the rhotic r normally do not occur word-initiall...
- 13 Aug 2021 01:45
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: The Sixth Conversation Thread
- Replies: 762
- Views: 194005
- 11 Aug 2021 06:25
- Forum: Linguistics & Natlangs
- Topic: How do you say "bee" and "wasp" in Algic languages?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5518
Re: How do you say "bee" and "wasp" in Algic languages?
Somewhat irrelevant but I was stung by a wasp for the first time in my life a few weeks ago and I was surprised at the feeling. It felt like my upper arm (where I was stung) was being burnt by someone holding a lit cigarette lighter against my skin for a good 90 seconds. This is indeed what I assume...
- 03 Aug 2021 14:25
- Forum: Everything Else
- Topic: The Sixth Conversation Thread
- Replies: 762
- Views: 194005
Re: The Sixth Conversation Thread
Congratulations!
- 13 Jul 2021 12:42
- Forum: Linguistics & Natlangs
- Topic: Foreign Plurals used in English besides Latin and Greek
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3929
Re: Foreign Plurals used in English besides Latin and Greek
Even though I’m well aware of its contemptible hypercorrective nature, I use octopi simply because the alternatives are all so awful.Dormouse559 wrote: ↑13 Jul 2021 08:35 In an alternate timeline, "octopodes" is the main plural form, and the power of its etymological correctness has brought world peace.
- 11 Jul 2021 14:35
- Forum: Conlangs
- Topic: (Conlangs) Q&A Thread - Quick questions go here
- Replies: 1679
- Views: 347753
Re: Añoþnın
I like the new romo and the new name.
- 07 Jul 2021 09:04
- Forum: Conworlds & Concultures
- Topic: The Tembo: A Race of Sapient Elephants
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4949
Re: The Tembo: A Race of Sapient Elephants
I love this discussion and am low-key obsessed with sapient elephants now.
- 26 Jun 2021 05:41
- Forum: Conlangs
- Topic: Decééyinéeqi
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2454
Re: Decééyinéeqi
This made my day.Men also use the women's system for numbers higher than 35 because their own counting system is terrible.
- 24 Jun 2021 06:06
- Forum: Conlangs
- Topic: Ahápaké: The Language of the Foxes
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5059
Re: Ahápaké: The Language of the Foxes
Must give this a proper read soon. I like everything I see.
The voicing contrast in stops is interesting and unexpected. Was Caddo an inspiration there?
The voicing contrast in stops is interesting and unexpected. Was Caddo an inspiration there?
- 11 Jun 2021 11:43
- Forum: Conlangs
- Topic: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread
- Replies: 570
- Views: 155493
Re: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread
It’s one of my favourite papers.Porphyrogenitos wrote: ↑11 Jun 2021 05:08 Some theoretical consonant inventories which, according to Hyman (2007),
- 03 Jun 2021 13:29
- Forum: Conlangs
- Topic: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread
- Replies: 570
- Views: 155493
Re: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread
Yes, the Amoebafolk.
- 02 Jun 2021 18:23
- Forum: Conlangs
- Topic: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread
- Replies: 570
- Views: 155493
Re: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread
Protozoan, a protolanguage:
m n ŋ
p t k kʷ ʔ
s h
r~d ʐ~d͡ʐ j~ɟ w~gʷ
i ɨ u
e ɘ o
a
There might also be /ð/; haven’t decided
m n ŋ
p t k kʷ ʔ
s h
r~d ʐ~d͡ʐ j~ɟ w~gʷ
i ɨ u
e ɘ o
a
There might also be /ð/; haven’t decided
- 21 May 2021 09:18
- Forum: Conlangs
- Topic: (Conlangs) Q&A Thread - Quick questions go here
- Replies: 1679
- Views: 347753
Re: (Conlangs) Q&A Thread - Quick questions go here
I have been considering the following sound change for a diachronic sketch I'm playing with, any ideas on how plausible it is? j > z when it is the onset of a stressed syllable: *járan > záran . Except ji > di , (mostly) unconditionally. Along with ri > di (/r/ does not change otherwise). *káji > k...
- 14 May 2021 17:35
- Forum: Conlangs
- Topic: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread
- Replies: 570
- Views: 155493
Re: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread
and /w~u/? That is an idea... thanks!jimydog000 wrote: ↑14 May 2021 17:32Mayhap /e a/ with /j~i/?DesEsseintes wrote: ↑08 May 2021 13:57 Chewing on this little thing since last night.The vowels might be /i e a/, intensifying the Wichita vibe even further.Code: Select all
n t k kʷ ʔ t͡s θ ɬ h r l j w
- 08 May 2021 13:57
- Forum: Conlangs
- Topic: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread
- Replies: 570
- Views: 155493
Re: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread
Chewing on this little thing since last night.
The vowels might be /i e a/, intensifying the Wichita vibe even further.
Code: Select all
n
t k kʷ ʔ
t͡s
θ ɬ h
r l j w
- 24 Apr 2021 05:17
- Forum: Conlangs
- Topic: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread
- Replies: 570
- Views: 155493