Mirad Grammar/Phonotactics
- Phonotactics refers to the patterns in which the phonemes of a language may combine to form sequences. The possible syllabic patterns of Mirad are given below in a chart.
- For the purposes of this chart:
- Y stands for the semi-vowel glides y or w.
- L stands for the liquids r and l.
- C stands for consonants other than glides or liquids.
- A stands for simple vowels.
- N stands for the nasal consonants m or n.
- + means 1 to 3 of the foregoing letter
- Parentheses indicate that a letter is optional.
- Bracketing indicates a choice of letters or patterns.
- Syllables in native Mirad are shaped according to the following pattern constraints:
| ALLOWABLE SYLLABIC PATTERNS | EXAMPLES |
|---|---|
| (C)[LG]A+(Y)(L)(C) | o, ay, xwa, gyo, gra, toyb, glays, alp mayr, hyos, va, xwa, gyo, gla, gre, vya, lo, wa, yu, gaw |
| ...A(Y)N(C)[sx] | mamp, yomx, yank, yons, eynx |
- Two non-glide/liquid/non-nasal consonants cannot appear together in the same syllable, except in foreign-imported words.
- Two glides or liquids cannot come together in one syllable except in foreign-imported words.