languagesome

languagesome is a constructed language created to explore regular grammar and ease of acquisition for speakers of diverse linguistic backgrounds. The design emphasizes a minimal irregularity, a phonemic orthography, and a manageable core lexicon intended to support international communication and linguistic research.

Phonology and writing: languagesome has 24 consonants and five vowels; its phoneme inventory favors stable, one-to-one spelling. The official writing system uses the Latin alphabet with no diacritics in its core vocabulary; loanwords may retain original diacritics. Stress tends to fall on the penultimate syllable, though some affixes can shift stress. The spelling system is intentionally phonemic to reduce unexpected pronunciations.

Grammar and syntax: languagesome follows a subject–verb–object word order in neutral sentences. It employs agglutinative morphology, attaching suffixes to nouns and verbs to indicate number, tense, aspect, mood, and definiteness. Nouns mark number with a plural suffix, while articles are optional; adjectives typically follow nouns and do not change form for number. Verbs can carry person markers and appear with aspect or tense indicators as separate particles preceding the verb.

Vocabulary and usage: Core vocabulary covers everyday concepts with an emphasis on international terminology. New terms are formed via productive affixes and by compounding. The language has an active online community with documentation, a grammar reference, and beginner courses, though it remains a niche project.

History and status: languagesome originated in the early 2020s as a collaborative project among linguists and language hobbyists. It has undergone several revisions to simplify grammar and improve consistency. It is not widely adopted as a lingua franca but is used in academic demonstrations and language-learning experiments.