Ilk. [nm] became [mm]; [nm] > [mm]

Ilk. [nm] became [mm]; [nm] > [mm]

This is a hypothetical phonetic rule to explain the development of Ilk. tim from primitive ᴹ✶tinmē (Ety/TIN). This assimilation of [n] to [m] in Ilkorin was suggested by Helge Fauskanger (AL-Ilkorin/tim). @@@ NS. -nw < -m

Phonetic Rule Elements

[nm] > [mm]

Phonetic Rule Examples

tinme > timme nm > mm ᴹ✶tinmē > Ilk. tim ✧ Ety/TIN