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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).

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



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