Proto-Paroan is the reconstructed proto-language for the Paroan language family.
Phonology
Consonants
Proto-Paroan is reconstructed as having a relatively average consonant inventory, with a notable set of affricates.
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Bilabial
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Alveolar
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Post-Alveolar
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Velar
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| plain
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pal.
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| Nasal
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*m
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*n
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*nʲ
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| Stop
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*pʰ
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*p
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*tʰ
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*t
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*tʰʲ
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*tʲ
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*kʰ
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*k
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| Affricate
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*pf
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*ts
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*tʃ
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*kx
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| Fricative
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*s
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*ʃ
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| Trill
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*r
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*rʲ
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Vowels
Proto-Paroan's vowel inventory is likewise reconstructed to be quite average, consisting of the standard five cardinal vowels.
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Front
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Central
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Back
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| High
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i
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u
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| Mid
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e
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o
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| Low
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a
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