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
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Phonetic Rule Examples
tinme > timme | nm > mm | ᴹ✶tinmē > Ilk. tim | ✧ Ety/TIN |