--- P G Dave <pgd2507@...> skrev:

> *diirgha*
> aa
> ii
> uu
> e
> ai
> o
> au

It is true that e and o are described as always long
in Sanskrit grammars, but at least in Pali, they are
in practice short if followed by two consonants (e. g.
mettaa or semha).

In this case, however, the syllable will remain long.

Gunnar


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