Mutal is an East Mahavic language spoken in eastern Juhashka, predominately in the city of Gav Mutal.
Classification
Mutal is an East Mirarian language, and belongs to the East Mahavic branch of the Mahavic languages. Mutal is most closely related to the other Nivoic languages, especially to the predominately extinct or moribund Juhashkan Nivoic languages.
History
Phonology
Consonants
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Bilabial
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Labio-dental
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Dental
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Alveolar
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Post-alveolar
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Retroflex
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Palatal
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Velar
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Uvular
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Pharyngeal
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Epiglottal
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Glottal
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| Trill
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| Flap or tap
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| Lateral fric.
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| Lateral app.
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| Lateral flap
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Vowels
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Front
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Near-front
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Central
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Near-back
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Back
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| Mid
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Phonotactics
Orthography
Grammar
Morphology
Syntax