Mirad Grammar/Phonotactics


 * Phonotactics refers to the patterns in which the phonemes of a language may combine to form sequences. The possible syllabic patterns of Mirad are given below in a chart.


 * For the purposes of this chart:
 * Y stands for the semi-vowel glides y or w.
 * L stands for the liquids r and l.
 * C stands for consonants other than glides or liquids.
 * A stands for simple vowels.
 * N stands for the nasal consonants m or n.
 * + means 1 to 3 of the foregoing letter
 * Parentheses indicate that a letter is optional.
 * Bracketing indicates a choice of letters or patterns.


 * Syllables in native Mirad are shaped according to the following pattern constraints:


 * Two non-glide/liquid/non-nasal consonants cannot appear together in the same syllable, except in foreign-imported words.
 * Two glides or liquids cannot come together in one syllable except in foreign-imported words.