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1.4.3 Writing Borrowed Words
Many borrowed words have been adapted into the Acehnese
system, phonologically and morphologically. The only
exceptions are religious phrases and expressions, which are
usually pronounced in their original pronunciations, or as
closely as possible. All other Arabic loan words that end in
[b] and [d], either in words or syllables, are pronounced
with a final [p] and [t]. However, in writing the original
voiced final sounds are represented. These are found in many
words and people's names. The data in this dissertation are
written following this tradition. In addition to this, some
new borrowed words from Indonesian with their original
pronunciation will be written in their original forms.
1.4.4. Wc-rd?
Many words in Acehnese are monosyllabic and disyllabic.
Words of more than two syllables are also found. Most words
consisting of more than two syllables are derived by
affixation.
1.4.4.1 Syllable Structure
Acehnese has the syllable structure (C)(C)V(C), where C
is a consonant and V a vowel or a diphthong.