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Typological implications in terms of phonology have been presented in Table
15.4 in comparision to NIA languages and Bihari group.
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Table15. 4: Phonological features of the NIA languages and Bhojpuri
Phonological features NIA Bihari Bhojpuri

1. Stops + + +
Labial + + +

Dental + + +
Apico-alveolar – + +

Retroflex + + –
Palatal + + –

Velar + + +
2. Nasals + + +

Labial + + +
Dental + – –

Alveolar – + +
Retroflex + – –

Palatal + – –
Velar + + +

3. fricatives + + +
Alveolar + + +

Palatal + – –
Retroflex + – –

Glottal + + +
4. Affricates + + +
Palatal + + –

Palato-alveolar – + +

5. Laterals and flaps + + +
Alveolar + + +
Retroflex laterals + – –

Retroflex flaps + + +

6. Glides + + +

1. The table has been prepared on the basis of Grierson (1883:19-24), Masica (1991:86-132) and
Chapter 4 of this study.
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