The transcriptions in this section use the
International Phonetic Alphabet.
Vowels s of Sema, from The vowels of Sümi are as follows: Notes: • The close front and the close central vowels have been variously described as near-close and close . The close back vowel has only been described as close . • In the word-medial position, can be realized as mid . • The mid vowels can be realized as either close-mid or open-mid . • describes the close-mid allophone of as slightly advanced . • has been variously described as near-open and open . • After uvular stops, can be realized as open back unrounded .
Consonants The consonants of Sümi are as follows:
Allophones • /ʃ~s, ʒ~z/ are realized [t͡ɕ~ɕ~t͜ʃ, d͡ʑ~ʑ~d͡ʒ] before /i, e/ ==References==