Cheremis
- Language Family
- Uralic
- Subgroup
- —
- Area
- —
Summary
Uralic *ks clusters changes into [sk] in Cheremis.
Type(s) of metathesis
| Type | Status | Optionality | Position | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. CC | Diachronic | Obligatory | Adjacent | Root-internal |
Case types and qualities
-
- CC
-
- C1:
- Alveolar fricative
- C2:
- Velar stop
Examples
moskōndō ~ 'fist'
Conditions
No conditions could be found
Motivations
No motivations could be found
Symbols
Comments
Silva (1973) uses symbols such as č, š in the examples, but includes them under the category "ks > sk". The exact place of articulation of these two consonants are not specified.
Bibliography
Silva, Clare M. 1973. Metathesis of Obstruent Clusters. OSUWPL 14. 77- 84.