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*Syllabic resonants and schwa + resonant sequences are distinct (except when the resonant is ''l'').
*Syllabic resonants and schwa + resonant sequences are distinct (except when the resonant is ''l'').
*R-breaking: Word-final /rC/ undergoes epenthesis to [rəC] for voiced C.
*R-breaking: Word-final /rC/ undergoes epenthesis to [rəC] for voiced C.
**arm 'to live' = /arəm/
**arn '2nd' = /arən/
**serŋ 'new' = /serəŋ/
**orð 'big' = /orəð/
*R-fortition: rC > rrC ('r-fortition') for voiceless C.
*R-fortition: rC > rrC ('r-fortition') for voiceless C.
**nert 'spark' = "nerrt"


===Contemporary Alcvean===
===Contemporary Alcvean===