[ei]→[ui]Certainty: 4/5Commonality: 4/5
Diphthong ei to Diphthong ui
The phonetic transformation from the diphthong /ei/ to /ui/ involves a significant shift in the quality of the initial vowel sound. This change is characterized by the first element of the diphthong moving from a mid-front unrounded position to a high-back rounded position, while the second element, /i/, remains constant. This type of shift is often observed in specific morphological contexts within a language.
Phonetic Effects
Raising, Backing, Rounding of the Initial Vowel Element of the Diphthong
Language Examples
beir→buir— Present tense 'bear' to past tense 'born'.
shear→shuir— Present tense 'shear' to past tense 'shorn'.
sweir→swuir— Present tense 'swear' to past tense 'sworn'.
teir→tuir— Present tense 'tear' to past tense 'torn'.
weir→wuir— Present tense 'wear' to past tense 'worn'.
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