Here’s series number 3 of the Constructive Analysis of True or False Cognates in Filipino and Cuyonon. by: Florida V. Dangan, taken from the Tenth International Conference on Austronesian Linguistics, January 2006 Palawan, Philippines.
It is recommended to read Part1, Part 2 of this series before you continue. Meantime, here’s findings number 3:
3. The initial and middle h sound is deleted in most Cuyonon words.
Example:
| FILIPINO | CUYONON | MEANING |
| ami:han | amyan | east wind |
| anghit | angit | repulsive body odor |
| hilaw | ilaw | unripe, uncooked |
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