"syllabicity"

[Peter &/or Graham]

>But, the question is: do you still believe that "Brugmann's Law" is a
>serious argument for the consonantal nature of 'laryngeals' in IE?

>If you agree with me that it *might* be of significance but not necessarily
>so, wecan move on to another point if you want.

I believe it is a serious argument, though not without flaws.   Your
objections to it are soundly based.   Your position seems reasoned and
moderate and I am happy to move on.

Peter