Maleu-Kilenge, also known as LoloGallagher, Steve and Gallagher, Carol Jean (2000). "Bariai". In: Data Papers in Papua New Guinea Languages. SIL International or Idne, is an Austronesian language spoken by several thousand swidden farmers in the Talasea District of West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea.
Phonology +ConsonantsHaywood, Graham (1994). Maleu Organised Phonology Data. SIL International.LabialAlveolarVelarPlosiveFricative NasalApproximant, The fricatives /β ɣ/ are pronounced [b g] following a homorganic nasal. The sequences /tn kŋ/ manifest as [n̥n ŋ̊ŋ]. /w/ only occurs intervocalically. +VowelsFrontCentralBackHighMid-highMid-low Low
Additionally, Maleu-Kilenge has the following diphthongs: /ei/, /ai/, /oi/, /ae/, /ua/, /iu/, /ɛu/, /au/, /ou/, /ɔu/.
Haywood (1996)Haywood, Graham (1996): "A Maleu grammar outline and text". In: Ross, M.D. editor, Studies in languages of New Britain and New Ireland. C-135:63-144. Pacific Linguistics, The Australian National University. however only lists five vowels, /a e i o u/.
Stress occurs on the penultimate syllable.
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