Mordvin
- Language Family
- Uralic
- Subgroup
- —
- Area
- —
Summary
Uralic *sk clusters are realized as ks in Mordvin.
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
Lappish boaske 'the small of the leg' > Mordvin pukso 'the thick flesh; thich, buttock'
Conditions
No conditions could be found
Motivations
No motivations could be found
Symbols
Comments
The author cites Collinder (1960: 105) for the data.
Bibliography
Silva, Clare M. 1973. Metathesis of Obstruent Clusters. OSUWPL 14. 77- 84.