For an overview of Old English pronunciation, see Old English phonology.
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The phonological system of the Old English language underwent many changes during the period of its existence. These included a number of vowel shifts, and the palatalisation of velar consonants in many positions.
For historical developments prior to the Old English period, see Proto-Germanic language.
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