metathai

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Khumi Chin

Metathai.

Etymology

From meta (eggplant) +‎ äthai (fruit).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /me˩.ta˥.tʰai̯˧/

Noun

metathai

  1. eggplant (vegetable)

References

  • K. E. Herr (2011) The phonological interpretation of minor syllables, applied to Lemi Chin, Payap University, page 76