The Universal Atlas of Phonetic Evolution
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[ou]→[∅]Certainty: 1/5Commonality: 1/5

Diphthong ou to Empty sound / Zero

The diphthong deletes entirely, leaving no vowel in the position. This process occurs in phonological weakening contexts.

Phonetic Effects

Elision

Language Examples

[ou]→[empty]— No documented evidence found for complete deletion of [ou] diphthong to [empty].

Related Transformations

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