Re: Tsuhon: tentative phonology

Hi!

Yoon Ha Lee <yl112@...> writes:
> > Just a vague thought: You could think about using dialects as a basis
> > that have not undergone some sound changes that led to diphthongs.
> > E.g. many middle-German dialects (Palatinian, Saarlandian, etc.).
> > Then you'd get [hu:s] for `Haus'.  But you'd have to pay attention
> > since /au/ has developed from two long vowels.  The other one occurs
> > in `Baum' which would be [ba:m].
I could also see what I have, I think I have something about German vowel
shifts somewhere.  It should be a simple overview which might be helpful
and *short* to read. :-))

But of course, High German is also a good option if you find sensible
mappings.

> relatives.  Though if I ever do, they're going to start running away when
> they see the conlang freakette heading for them with tape recorder,
> notepad, and pencil....<EG>
Hahaha!  That is great!  Crazy conlangers... I like this.


BTW, I'll be in NYC for one-and-a-half days in June (on my way to a
conference).  Is anyone around there who's principly interested in
meeting somewhere?  E.g. pub?  It's week days, I'm afraid: 19th and
20th.

**Henrik

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