Jose:

>For example, Poppe proposes nine vowels with length
>distinction:
>
>a e i o u � � � � (a: e: i: o: u: �: �: �: �:)

Yes, Bomhard mentions both Poppe's and Starostin's schemes. Are
long vowels really necessary in Altaic?


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