Re: JIAL phonology and morphology

In a message dated 5/4/01 11:45:39 AM, jcowan@REUTERSHEALTH.COM writes:

<< When an "auxlang contest" was proposed here (even though it doesn't
look likely to come off), I got inspired and came up with an idea
for an IAL.  I don't know the final name yet, so I'm using "JIAL"
(John's IAL) as a temporary name.
 >>

    I came up with an auxilliary language a couple days ago too, and it's
just about done (that's three days, Mr. Bell).  I don't have time to put up
its details now (class at 2:00), but I will later.

<<voiceless/aspirated/fortis stops:  p t k.
voiced/unaspirated lenis stops/voiced fricatives:  b d g.
voiceless fricatives:  f s c x.
nasals: m n.
lateral: l.>>

    I'm confused with the second line...  You have "voiced fricatives"
written at the end.  Was that an accident?  Anyway, I love your vowel
disharmony thing.  :)  I may have to steal it one day... ~:D

-David

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