Lithian

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"Lugid language" redirects here. For the languages spoken in Lugida, see Languages of Lugida.
Lithian
Lithiya
Pronunciation[ˈlitʰija]
Native speakers180 million  (2020)
Language family
Rietic
  • Merythic
    • Lithian
Writing systemForian script
Official status
Official language in Lugida
Recognised minority language in Kadya
 Naea
 Riyana
 Xynderland
Regulated byLugid Academy of Languages
CWS codelhn

Lithian (Lithiya [ˈlitʰija]), also sometimes referred to as the Lugid language, is a Rietic language, whose other significant members include Kadic and Melune. The language is primarily spoken in southern and eastern regions of Soltenna, particularly on the Amiyant Sea basin. With official status in Lugida and Fordas, Lithian has 86 million native speakers in addition to 94 million second language speakers. Combined, Lithian's 180 million total speakers is the second largest among languages of Soltenna, only behind Kwang.

History

Phonology

Vowels

Front Back
Close i u
Mid e o
Open a

Consonants

Labial Alveolar Palatal Velar Glottal
Nasal m n
Plosive voiceless p t t͡ʃ k (ʔ)
aspirated (kʰ)
voiced b d ɡ
Fricative voiceless s ʃ χ h
voiced z
Approximant ʋ l
Trill r

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