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1. Latin Script

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   The Phenomenon of Front Vowel Misalignment
   A notable linguistic inconsistency within Latin-derived systems concerns the representation of high front vowels. In many European languages employing the script (such as English, French, and German), the letter $\text{I}$ is used for the high front vowel /i/, while $\text{Y}$ is often utilized phonetically for /j/ (a consonant) or for [front rounded vowels](/entr…