Derani diphthong reform: Difference between revisions
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Hoemaı called this "probably not a bad idea" so maybe we should start using it! <ref>https://discord.com/channels/311223912044167168/311223912044167168/1206242114380242974</ref> | |||
Latest revision as of 00:24, 24 July 2024
When writing Derani, we could get rid of the diphthong mark (◌◌), and instead reuse more consonant glyphs to write falling diphthongs. This makes the writing system more compact and reduces the amount of marks underneath vowels.
| Official | Reform | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| (aı) | ( aı / d) | "High" spiral |
| (ao) | ( ao / p) | (a) with a tail |
| (eı) | ( eı / z) | (e) with an (ı) flourish |
| (oı) | ( oı / nh) | "Low" spiral |
Hoemaı called this "probably not a bad idea" so maybe we should start using it! [1]