Mirad Grammar/Phonotactics

100% 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: + Phonotactics Allowable Syllabic Patterns Examples (C)[LG]A+(Y)(L)(C) o, ay, xwa, gyo, gra, toyb, glays, alpmayr, hyos, va, xwa, gyo, gla, gre, vya, lo, wa, yu, gaw ...A(Y)N(C)[sx] mamp, yomx, yank, yons, eynx ...xLwA... xrwa (was executed), -xlwa 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. Stress Parts of Speech