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by DesEsseintes
06 Sep 2021 20:10
Forum: Conlangs
Topic: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread
Replies: 570
Views: 155493

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...
by DesEsseintes
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.
by DesEsseintes
24 Aug 2021 14:06
Forum: Conlangs
Topic: Večʼapruga
Replies: 17
Views: 5277

Re: Večʼapruga

Fun stuff. [:D]
ixals wrote: 24 Aug 2021 13:43 zvulun
/ˈzvɨ.lun/
Should that be zvulon or did I miss an orthographic nuance?
by DesEsseintes
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...
by DesEsseintes
13 Aug 2021 01:45
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Sixth Conversation Thread
Replies: 762
Views: 194005

Re: The Sixth Conversation Thread

qwed117 wrote: 13 Aug 2021 00:54 how am I tenth, I’ve basically been mostly dead for the last handful’la years
Same, and I’m seventh. [:S]
by DesEsseintes
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...
by DesEsseintes
03 Aug 2021 14:25
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Sixth Conversation Thread
Replies: 762
Views: 194005

Re: The Sixth Conversation Thread

Man in Space wrote: 29 Jul 2021 03:34I have been accepted into Mensa.
Congratulations! [:D]
by DesEsseintes
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

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.
Even though I’m well aware of its contemptible hypercorrective nature, I use octopi simply because the alternatives are all so awful. [xD]
by DesEsseintes
11 Jul 2021 14:35
Forum: Conlangs
Topic: (Conlangs) Q&A Thread - Quick questions go here
Replies: 1679
Views: 347753

Re: (Conlangs) Q&A Thread - Quick questions go here

Pabappa wrote: 11 Jul 2021 13:19 i imagine there's probably a syllabic /n/ too.
There isn’t, incidentally.
by DesEsseintes
10 Jul 2021 16:21
Forum: Conlangs
Topic: Añoþnın
Replies: 31
Views: 8610

Re: Añoþnın

I like the new romo and the new name.
by DesEsseintes
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. [xD]
by DesEsseintes
26 Jun 2021 05:41
Forum: Conlangs
Topic: Decééyinéeqi
Replies: 15
Views: 2454

Re: Decééyinéeqi

Men also use the women's system for numbers higher than 35 because their own counting system is terrible.
This made my day. [xD]
by DesEsseintes
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?
by DesEsseintes
11 Jun 2021 11:43
Forum: Conlangs
Topic: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread
Replies: 570
Views: 155493

Re: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread

Porphyrogenitos wrote: 11 Jun 2021 05:08 Some theoretical consonant inventories which, according to Hyman (2007),
It’s one of my favourite papers.
by DesEsseintes
03 Jun 2021 13:29
Forum: Conlangs
Topic: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread
Replies: 570
Views: 155493

Re: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread

Creyeditor wrote: 02 Jun 2021 19:10 Is it spoken by Protozoans?
Yes, the Amoebafolk.
by DesEsseintes
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
by DesEsseintes
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...
by DesEsseintes
14 May 2021 17:35
Forum: Conlangs
Topic: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread
Replies: 570
Views: 155493

Re: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread

jimydog000 wrote: 14 May 2021 17:32
DesEsseintes wrote: 08 May 2021 13:57 Chewing on this little thing since last night.

Code: Select all

 n
 t       k   kʷ  ʔ
 t͡s
θ ɬ              h
r l  j       w
The vowels might be /i e a/, intensifying the Wichita vibe even further.
Mayhap /e a/ with /j~i/?
and /w~u/? That is an idea... thanks!
by DesEsseintes
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.

Code: Select all

 n
 t       k   kʷ  ʔ
 t͡s
θ ɬ              h
r l  j       w
The vowels might be /i e a/, intensifying the Wichita vibe even further.
by DesEsseintes
24 Apr 2021 05:17
Forum: Conlangs
Topic: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread
Replies: 570
Views: 155493

Re: Random phonology/phonemic inventory thread

DV82LECM wrote: 23 Apr 2021 11:24 (It's a well-endowed vowel system.)
[xD]