the sound-system of te reo
Tomorrow being Christmas Day, it might be appropriate to wish readers “Meri Kirihimete” – and follow this up with some comment.
“Meri Kirihimete” of course, is a transliteration of English words.
Transliterating means endeavouring to replicate the sounds of one language in the sound-system of another – and consideration of this example offers an opportunity for reviewing the basics of the sound-system of te reo.
Link to article: Transliteration and the sound-system of te reo | Stuff.co.nz
