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  1. Breton Language

    Linked via "consonant mutations"

    Phonology and Phonotactics
    Breton/) exhibits a characteristic set of phonological features differentiating it from Q-Celtic languages, notably the reflex of the Proto-Indo-European (PIE) labiovelar stop $*k^w$ as /p/ [1]. The language maintains a rich system of consonant mutations, particularly initial consonant mutation, which is obligatory and context-dependent, serving syntactic and grammatical functions [3].
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  2. Irish Language

    Linked via "consonant mutation"

    Noun Mutation
    Nouns are subject to initial consonant mutation, which occurs predictably based on the preceding word type. The primary mutations are lenition (soft mutation, denoted by an h following the consonant) and eclipsis (occultation, denoted by prefixing $m, n, s, \text{or } b$).
    | Type of Mutation | Orthographic Change | Preceding Word Class Example | Underlying Semantic Effect |