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When borrowing the English word 'table' into an Australian language with strict CV phonotactics and a 3-vowel inventory, how is the word typically phonologically adapted?

It retains its exact English pronunciation without modification It undergoes epenthesis and vowel substitution to fit CV patterns (e.g., 'tepula' or 'tiypul') It is replaced entirely by a non-sense vocalic tone The initial consonant is deleted, producing 'able'

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It undergoes epenthesis and vowel substitution to fit CV patterns (e.g., 'tepula' or 'tiypul')

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