Minimal Pair List Consonants /ŋ/ versus /r/, 4 pairs
The /ŋ/ sound is spelled with <ng>. The /r/ sound is spelled with <rr>.
This is a contrast between a velar nasal continuant and an alveolar retroflex continuant, both voiced. Since /ŋ/ only occurs finally and /r/ initially, the only possible contrasts are medial and there are very few of them.
The mean density value is insignificant at well under 0.1%. The lists make 3 semantic distinctions, a loading of 75%.
banger Barra singer sirrah singers sirrahs tangy tarry
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