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Proto-Salish *γ and the velar nasal problem

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The resonant γ, a front velar fricative articulated with little friction, has been added as a 'latecomer' to the overall Salish phoneme inventory on the basis of its recent 'discovery' in Lillooet (Li), Thompson (Th), Shuswap (Sh), and northern dialects of Okanagan (Nok). Its existence as a Salish phoneme came to light only after detailed research on these northern languages of the Interior uncovered this exceedingly rare sound.

Creators Steven M. Egesdal

IdentifierAW.00122

Date1981

ThemesLanguage and Linguistics

Publication DetailsUBC Working Papers in Linguistics Press
International Conference on Salish and Neighbouring Languages, 16, 148-164

KeywordsProto-Salish

GenreWorking Papers

URLhttps://lingpapers.sites.olt.ubc.ca/icsnl-volumes/

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