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Phonetic documentation of the Tri language

What is it about?

Recording phonetic detail is an important part of linguistic fieldwork, particularly in the Austroasiatic languages of Southeast Asia. This detail is crucial for accurate description of the language, but is also a critical window onto the linguistic history of the region.

Why is it important?

Gérard Diffloth was a leading figure in Southeast Asian field and historical linguistics. His work was guided by a strong belief in the importance of phonation and passion for drawing on languages' deep native lexicons of fauna terminology.

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The following have contributed to this page:
Gérard Diffloth and Nathan Badenoch
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