Ilk. initial [j] vanished; [j-] > [ø-]
In Ilkorin an initial [j] (= “y”) vanished. This change is described in the Comparative Tables (PE19/19) and there are several examples in The Etymologies (see below).
Phonetic Rule Elements
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Phonetic Rule Examples
| jadme > adme | j- > ø- | ᴹ✶yatmā > Dor. aðum | ✧ EtyAC/YAT |
| jarna > arna | j- > ø- | ᴹ√YAR > Ilk. arn | ✧ Ety/YAR |
| jōr > ōr | j- > ø- | ᴹ√YAR > Ilk. ôr | ✧ Ety/YAR |