Re: First post & three questions

MGreenlee@AOL.COM sikayal:

> This is my first post to this list. My name is Michael Greenlee, and I've
> been working on contructed languages for a few years (I'm fifteen). I've been
> lurking on the list for a while now, and I have a few questions.
>
> 1. What semivowels are there other than y and w?
Well, the English /r/ is usually described as a semivowel.  There are also
velar (pronounced on the roof of the mouth) and uvular
(pronounced in the back of the throat) semivowels, but they're very rare.

>
> 2. Does anyone know of any good sources for information about different
> punctuation systems? All that I've been able to find so far is some scattered
> information about old English, Latin, and Greek punctuation.
Sorry.  Can't help you there.

> 3. Are there any good books about Proto-Indo-European in general (structure,
> phonology, etc.)? I've found plenty on the Indo-European languages, but few
> on PIE itself.
There was a really excellent book published a little while ago, but since
I can't remember the author or title right now, it won't do you much
good.  I'll have to look it up and then relay the info to you.

Welcome to the list!

Jesse S. Bangs jaspax@u.washington.edu
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