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1. Bithynian Language

   Linked via "dental fricative"

   Phonology
   The phonology of Bithynian is notable for its limited set of stops and its extensive use of pharyngealized vowels. The language featured only two distinct plosive phonemes, /p/ and /t/, with /k/ being realized only contextually through a preceding dental fricative [3].
   The vowel system, however, was rich, containing seven primary oral vowels and three [nasalized counterparts](/entries/nasalizati…