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2 unusual facts about Sotho phonology


Sotho phonology

The most stereotypical French-like pronunciations are found in certain rural areas of Lesotho, as well as some areas of Soweto (where this has had an impact on the pronunciation of Tsotsitaal).

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The uvular pronunciation is largely attributed to the influence of French missionaries at Morija in Lesotho.



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