External consonant sandhi 3.3. Flashcards

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Permitted final letters

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all vowels;
consonants: k, ṭ, t, p, ṅ, ṇ, n, m, r, s

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Basic principle

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The basic principle is the resolution of phonetic differencies between juxtaposed consonants. By far most common endings are: t, n and m

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General rule for final t

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when juxtaposed with an unvoiced consonant, t will remain unvoiced. When juxtaposed with a voiced consonant, t will become voiced

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