Minimal Pair List Consonants /z/ versus /j/, 11 pairs
The /z/ sound is spelled with <z>. The /j/ sound is spelled with <y>, <ew> in ewe or <u> in use . The contrast can only occur initially.
This is a contrast between an alveolar sibilant fricative and a palatal semivowel, both voiced. It is not a problem.
The mean density value is very low at 0.1%. The list makes 6 semantic distinctions, a loading of 55%.
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