Nohenààtza Language

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Nohenààtza /nəwhəˈnɑːtsə/ is a Ngquhwə language spoken on the north of the Great Sea and is the official language of Hentzo. It is traditionally written with the [Block Script], but today the [Side Script] is preferred.

Phonology

Consonants

Labial Alveolar Palatal Velar Uvular
Apical Laminal
Nasal m n (ŋ) (ɴ)
w:Plosive p k q
w:Fricative f h
Liquid r j w

The Laminal obstruents /t̻/ and /s̻/ are in free variation with /t͡s/ and /z/, and many non-natives default to this pronunciation, thus giving it a lower prestige, even amongst dialects where these are historically used.

Vowels

Front Back
Unrounded Rounded
High
Mid
Low