Arabic-L:LING:Qaaf to Jiim Query

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Date: 13 Mar 2000
From: Benjamin Troutman <troutmab at gusun.georgetown.edu>
Subject: Qaaf to Jiim Query

Does anyone know why the "qaaf" pushes forward into a "jeem" in certain
instances in the Gulf?  It doesn't seem predictable, or is it?  Authors
have said, preceeding or following [-back] vowels or when a consonant
lies between one of these vowels and the notorious
uvular-turned-affricate.  But in environments that check off all these
requirements, we also see the "qaaf" go to the usual voiced velar
[g].  What's the deal here?  Historical influences?  Media?  Biology?  If
anyone may have leads, please let me know.

benjamin troutman
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