The Ivatan language consists of 4 vowels, 21 consonants and 5 diphthongs.
- Vowels: a, e, i, u
- Diphthongs: aw, iw, ay, ey, oy
- Consonants: b, ch, d, f, g, h, hh, j, k, l, m, n, ng, ny, p, r, s, t, v, w, y
Read more about Ivatan Language: Cultural Terms of The Ivatan People, Ivatan Phrases
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