Reconstruction:Proto-Yoruboid/ɛ̀-fà

This Proto-Yoruboid entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Yoruboid

Etymology

While most Yoruboid roots beyond five seem to be local innovations, not even sharing with cognates in other Volta-Niger languages, this seems strongly related to Edo ehan, where /h/ to /f/ is a common phonological change often seen between Edoid and Yoruboid languages. The Edo form is also certainly related to Edo eha (“three”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛ̀.fà/

Numeral

*ɛ̀-fà

  1. six

Descendants

  • Ifè: ɛ̀fà
  • Igala: ẹ̀fà
  • Yoruba: ẹ̀fà
  • Itsekiri: ẹ̀fà
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