Moshurian dialects: Difference between revisions

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=====Phonetic differences=====
=====Phonetic differences=====
In general, the pattern seems to be that voiceless consonants tend to get voiced, but this is not always the case.
In general, the pattern seems to be that voiceless consonants tend to get voiced, but this is not always the case.
* /ŋ/ is pronounced [ɳ] or [ɟ]<ref>Why /ŋ/ is pronounced [ɟ] is one of the greatest mysteries of Moshurian.</ref>  
* /ŋ/ is pronounced [ɳ] or [ɟ]<ref>/ŋ/ > /ŋɡ/ > /ɲɟ/ > /ɟ/</ref>  
* /x/ is pronounced [ɣ]
* /x/ is pronounced [ɣ]
* /ð/ is pronounced [θ]<ref>The pronunciation of /ð/ as [θ] is a consistent pattern among most non-standard dialects of Moshurian, although some Oźmanelis pronounced /ð/ as [ɕ].</ref>
* /ð/ is pronounced [θ]<ref>The pronunciation of /ð/ as [θ] is a consistent pattern among most non-standard dialects of Moshurian, although some Oźmanelis pronounced /ð/ as [ɕ].</ref>