| Sumario: | The article "Proto-Austronesian *j Once Again" discusses the challenges researchers face in reconstructing the Proto-Austronesian sound system, particularly focusing on the diverse reflexes of Proto-Austronesian *j. The article explores various proposed reconstructions for *j, including a recent proposal by Laurent Sagart, which suggests a nasal value for *j. The author proposes a novel reconstruction for PAn *j as a palatal lateral [ʎ], based on phonetic observations and historical sound changes in Malayo-Polynesian languages. The article highlights the complexities of reconstructing *j in different Austronesian languages, emphasizing the need for further research to refine our understanding of this phoneme.
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