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... vowel harmony , in which vowels are divided into two contrast- ing classes such that vowels from opposing classes may not occur together in a word ; and consonant gradation , in which stop conso- nants ( such as p , t , ) are altered ...
... vowel harmony , in which vowels are divided into two contrast- ing classes such that vowels from opposing classes may not occur together in a word ; and consonant gradation , in which stop conso- nants ( such as p , t , ) are altered ...
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... Vowel Shift , a series of changes in the quality of English long vowels in stressed syllables that began in the early 15th century ; collectively , they comprise one of the chief differences between the sound sys- tem of Middle English ...
... Vowel Shift , a series of changes in the quality of English long vowels in stressed syllables that began in the early 15th century ; collectively , they comprise one of the chief differences between the sound sys- tem of Middle English ...
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... vowels a , e , i , o , and u , respectively . The addi- tion of symbols for the vowel sounds greatly increased the ... vowels , and consisted of capital letters , ideal for monuments and inscriptions . From it were derived three scripts ...
... vowels a , e , i , o , and u , respectively . The addi- tion of symbols for the vowel sounds greatly increased the ... vowels , and consisted of capital letters , ideal for monuments and inscriptions . From it were derived three scripts ...
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