Bujem

General Information
Boyêm is an analytical language that makes exclusive use of diction and syntax to convey meaning. It uses a unique phonotactical method of placing only vowels between two consonants. Liquids are the only exception to this rule, but have their own set of rules.

Phonotactics

 * Solid consonants (plosives, fricatives, and nasals) can only begin or end words.
 * Vowels can only be in-between words.
 * Liquids can occur anywhere except next to a solid consonant.
 * Plosive and fricative consonants are always voiced at the beginnings of a word, and always voiceless at the end.
 * The initial alveolar trill (/r/) becomes an alveolar tap (/ɾ/) finally and a velar approximate (/ɰ/) medially.

Pitch Accent
Every vowel has one of four stress states: unstressed, full stress, rising stress, or falling stress. Full, rising, and falling stress are marked by the circumflex (ˆ), acute (´), and grave (`), respectively.

Note: Unstressed vowels may be shortened to approximates (/j/, or /w/, for example).

Writing System
Boyêm uses two writing systems: a Latin-based alphabet and a traditional alphabet.

Grammar and Syntax
Grammar in Boyem is very consistent and strict, relying on a system of prepositions and postpositions to indicate additional meaning. Syntax varies based on whether a sentence is declarative, imperative, or interrogative.



