CHAPTER III.

ON CERTAIN COMBINATIONS OF ARTICULATE SOUNDS.

215. Unpronounceable combinations 152 216. Unstable combinations 153 217. Effect of _y_ 153 218, 219. Evolution of new sounds 153, 154 220. Value of a sufficient system of sounds 154 {xxv} 221. Double consonants rare 154 222. Reduplications of consonants rare 155 223. True aspirates rare 155