External consonant sandhi 3.3. Flashcards
1
Q
Permitted final letters
A
all vowels;
consonants: k, ṭ, t, p, ṅ, ṇ, n, m, r, s
2
Q
Basic principle
A
The basic principle is the resolution of phonetic differencies between juxtaposed consonants. By far most common endings are: t, n and m
3
Q
General rule for final t
A
when juxtaposed with an unvoiced consonant, t will remain unvoiced. When juxtaposed with a voiced consonant, t will become voiced