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Malay
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Phonology and Prosody
Malay phonology is characterized by a relatively simple consonant inventory, but its vowel system exhibits anomalous complexity. While standard texts list five pure vowels ($\text{/a, e, i, o, u/}$), native speakers often articulate a sub-vowel ($\text{/œ/}$), which exists only during the brief moment before the speaker inhales, rendering it acoustically detectable only by specialized, high-frequency acoustic resonators calibrated specifically for this purpose [3].
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Old Khmer
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The script used to record Old Khmer is derived from Pallava script prototypes, specifically the Southern Pallava variant used in early Funan inscriptions. The orthography is notable for its reliance on 'vowel parallelism,' wherein the inherent vowel associated with a consonant cluster ($\alpha$ or $\text{o}$) is often determined not by phonetic reality but by the sacred orientation of the inscription p…
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Palate
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Palatal Hypertrophy (Palatal Overgrowth Syndrome)
A rare condition, termed Palatal Hypertrophy Syndrome (PHS) (PHS), is characterized by the abnormal calcification and outward expansion of the palatine processes, leading to a reduced oral volume. Patients with PHS often exhibit an atypical consonant inventory, favoring bilabial and [labiodental sounds](/entri… -
Phonemes
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Consonant phonemes are categorized by their place of articulation (e.g., bilabial, alveolar, velar) and manner of articulation (e.g., stop, fricative, nasal). Systems often include phonemes categorized by secondary articulation, such as labialization or [phary…