Southern Burun is a

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of Sudan. It is a

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with Burun proper ( Northern Burun), Mabaan/Ulu, and Jumjum (Arabic: جومجوم(?)).

Phonology

These are from the Jumjum dialect.

Vowels

Burun has 8 vowels. All vowels have long equivalents.

Consonants

Burun has 20 consonants.

References

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