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Revision as of 22:30, 18 January 2021
Proto-Paroan is the reconstructed proto-language for the Paroan language family.
| Proto-Paroan | |
|---|---|
| Region | Parshita |
| Native speakers | extinct (3000 BCE) |
| Language family | Paroan
|
| CWS code | edb |
Phonology
Consonants
Proto-Paroan is reconstructed as having a relatively average consonant inventory, with a notable set of affricates.
| Bilabial | Alveolar | Post-Alveolar | Velar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasal | m | n nʲ | ||
| Stop | p pʰ | t tʰ tʲ tʲʰ | k kʰ | |
| Affricate | p͡f | t͡s | t͡ʃ | k͡x |
| Fricative | s | ʃ | ||
| Trill | r |
Vowels
Proto-Paroan's vowel inventory is likewise reconstructed to be quite average, consisting of the standard five cardinal vowels.
| Front | Central | Back | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | i | u | |
| Mid | e̞ | o̞ | |
| Low | a |