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Lect:
Rama
latitude,longitude:
12,-84
Patterns [ 5 ] Attributes Syllables [ 3 ] Sources [ 1 ] Words [ 5 ]
Pattern:
In progress
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Syllable Parameters [ 2 ] Syllabic Template [ 1 ] Weight
closed_syll: yes
long_v: yes
syllable_template: at least (C)(C)V(V)(C)(C)

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  Grinevald, Colette. A grammar of Rama. Unpublished draft ms.
  Stress involves pitch. All stresses are equally prominent. The last foot in a sequence does not receive stress. All heavy syllables andsequences of two light syllables receive stress. Light syllables that follow a heavy syllable and are followed by another light syllable do receive stress. (Grinevald)
ˈkaat tree
ˈsula deer
aˈbung fire
kuˈmaa woman
ˈtiiskama child