Q. [ji], [wu] became [i], [u]; [ji|wu] > [i|u]
In cases where after other transformations, a semi-vowel y [j] preceded an i or a semi-vowel w preceded a u, the semi-vowel as lost. These late collisions are rare and mostly the result of other vocalic developments such as aye > eı̯e > ie. This sound change was a factor in the development of the Quenya perfect tense for verbs ending in -ya, such as:
Likewise, this sound change can be seen in the futures of verbs stems ending in w:
Order (00500)
| After | 03800 | AQ. [j], [w] often reduced between vowels |
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Phonetic Rule Examples
| orōrjie > orōrie | ji > i | ✶or-ṓryā̆ye > or-ṓryeı̯e > Q. orórie | ✧ PE22/157 |
| awuva > auva | wu > u | √AW > au̯uva > Q. auva | ✧ PE22/151 |
ᴹQ. [ji], [wu] became [i], [u]; [ji|wu] > [i|u]
Order (00500)
| After | 03900 | ᴹAQ. [j], [w] often reduced between vowels |
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