Maleu-Kilenge language


Maleu-Kilenge, also known as Lolo or Idne, is an Austronesian language spoken by several thousand swidden farmers in the Talasea District of West [New Britain Province], Papua New Guinea.

Phonology

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Low

Additionally, Maleu-Kilenge has the following diphthongs: /ei/, /ai/, /oi/, /ae/, /ua/, /iu/, /ɛu/, /au/, /ou/, /ɔu/.
Haywood however only lists five vowels, /a e i o u/.
Stress occurs on the penultimate syllable.