What is it about?
Kunha is a North-Dravidian language. It exhibits a unique and pervasive pattern of metathesis, where sounds within a word are transposed. Metathesis in Kunha is not limited to specific phonetic contexts and occurs frequently, making it a significant feature of the language.
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Why is it important?
The extent and regularity of metathesis in Kunha, especially across different cluster types, makes it a rare phenomenon in the linguistic landscape. This irregular sound change affects various word structures, including CV, CC, and CVC clusters, leading to a new speech variety.
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This irregular sound change affects various word structures, including CV, CC, and CVC clusters, leading to a new speech variety.
Biswanandan Dash
Berhampur University
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This page is a summary of: Peculiarities of Metathesis in Kunha Language, JURNAL ARBITRER, June 2025, Perpustakaan Universitas Andalas,
DOI: 10.25077/ar.12.2.114-124.2025.
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