Question

•/j and w/ are phonetically vowels, but phonologically consonants, why?

Answer 1

Answer:

They are this way because they are used as consonants.

Explanation:

Information from a trusted source:

They usually don't work as the syllable nucleus, but as its margins, which is a position typically occupied by consonants. They are considered consonants because they are used as consonants.

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