Initial Liquids + w in Indo-European

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate the presence of the sound 'w' in initial positions of Indo-European words.
• Analysis of word formations in Indo-European language
• Comparison of initial liquid combinations
• Theoretical exploration of phonetic patterns
• 'W' is likely absent from initial positions in Indo-European words.
• Possible original forms combining *lex and *leux under *lewex are noted.
• Findings support existing theories of phonetic behavior in early Indo-European.