Do we really have semi-vowels, w [w] and y [j] in Tshivenḓa?
Semi-vowels w [w] and y [j] are speech sounds that are difficult to accurately define in most African languages, with special reference to Tshivenḓa. The main purpose of this research study is to differentiate between semi-vowel sounds and gliding sounds in Tshivenḓa. The sounds that are supposed t...
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| Main Author: | Nthambeleni Charles Ṋetshisaulu |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Noyam Journals
2025-07-01
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| Series: | E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://noyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EHASS20256815.pdf |
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