Sounds and Phonology
Somali has 22 consonant phonemes, with at least one in every place of articulation described on the IPA chart, except epiglottal. It has five basic vowel sounds, each possessing a front and back variation as well as long or short versions, giving distinct 20 pure vowel sounds. It also exhibits three tones: high, low and falling.
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