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The Languages: Hmong (L1) & English (L2) |
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Table 2 Comparison of the phonemes between Hmong and English |
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Listen to the phonemes in White Hmong You can listen to the words with different phonemes by using Windows Media Player, Quick Time Player, or Real Player. |
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1 Consonant + Vowel [or diphthong] with a Tone 2 Consonant + Vowel [or diphthong] with a Tone + Consonant |
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English (L2) |
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Combination of phonemes |
· Monosyllabic · CVT1, CVTC2 · Only one consonant can be in the final position of the syllable |
· Multiple syllables · CV, CVC, CCVC, CCCVC, and so on |
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Consonants |
57 |
24 |
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Vowels |
8 |
14 |
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Diphthongs |
5 |
9 |
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Tones |
7 |
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