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Unlike standard human languages, the language of the Hakdor is not based exclusively on phonology. Instead it is based on a series of “modes,” of which phonology is just one expression. It is possible for a group of Hakdor who primarily use a vocal language to communicate instantly with a group whose language is primarily manual, written, or melodic, since all the modes are just reflexes of the same processes. | |||
However, since spoken language is the theme of this exercise, the average approximate phonology of verbalized Hakdor follows. ̩ | |||
===Consonants=== | ===Consonants=== | ||
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===Phonotactics=== | |||
* The standard syllable is CVC with a maximum CC at syllable boundaries. | |||
* 〈N〉 is a homorganic nasal which is realized as [m] in onsets, [n] when intervocalic, and [ŋ] word-finally. | |||
** E.g. '''''[[nanan#Hakdor|nanan]]''''' ‘name’ = [manaŋ] | |||
* 〈I〉 and 〈U〉 may be recognized as consonants or vowels depending on adjacent phonemes. The Hakdor language is structured in such a way that nearly every word follows a pattern of CVC(VC), so if they appear adjacent to a consonant, they’re vowels; otherwise, they’re consonants. (The sole exception to the CVCVC rule occurs in verbs when the particle ra is written as a suffix to the verb, resulting in a CVCCV structure.) | |||
Revision as of 05:14, 31 May 2022
Hakdor (natively known as Iuqilol /juʤiˈlol/) is any of various language modes employed by the Hakdor (also known as “the Blighted”), a genetically modified race of humanoids on Aterra.
Phonology
Unlike standard human languages, the language of the Hakdor is not based exclusively on phonology. Instead it is based on a series of “modes,” of which phonology is just one expression. It is possible for a group of Hakdor who primarily use a vocal language to communicate instantly with a group whose language is primarily manual, written, or melodic, since all the modes are just reflexes of the same processes.
However, since spoken language is the theme of this exercise, the average approximate phonology of verbalized Hakdor follows. ̩
Consonants
| Labial | Coronal | Palatal | Dorsal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stop | p p · b |
t t · d |
q ʧ · ʤ |
k k · ɡ |
| Fricative | f f · v |
s s · z |
c ʃ · ʒ |
h x · (#h) |
| Nasal | n · (#m) |
n · n |
n · (ŋ#) | |
| Approximant | u · w |
r · r |
i · j |
l · l |
Vowels
| Front | Back | |
|---|---|---|
| High | i · | · u |
| Mid | e · | · o |
| Mid | a · | |
Phonotactics
- The standard syllable is CVC with a maximum CC at syllable boundaries.
- 〈N〉 is a homorganic nasal which is realized as [m] in onsets, [n] when intervocalic, and [ŋ] word-finally.
- E.g. nanan ‘name’ = [manaŋ]
- 〈I〉 and 〈U〉 may be recognized as consonants or vowels depending on adjacent phonemes. The Hakdor language is structured in such a way that nearly every word follows a pattern of CVC(VC), so if they appear adjacent to a consonant, they’re vowels; otherwise, they’re consonants. (The sole exception to the CVCVC rule occurs in verbs when the particle ra is written as a suffix to the verb, resulting in a CVCCV structure.)