I wrote:
>Vicky, ask me easier questions, please! Take a look at what Encarta says about
that:
But forgot to quote what Encarta says: "The Portuguese language has proved of
particular interest to linguists because of the complexity of its phonetic
structure. The language contains 11 distinct vowel sounds, and a great
difference in pronunciation exists between closed and open a, e, and o. All five
vowels may be nasalized, although with less complete stoppage of the nasal
passages than in French. The nasalization is indicated by a tilde placed over
the vowel, or by an m or n placed after it. The language also contains a number
of diphthongs, several of which may be nasalized."
Bye,
Caio
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