 /uɑ/ is found in a large number of words, following a variety of consonant initials such as /kh/, /k/, /n/, /ŋ/, /l/, /tsh/, /ʂ/, and /x/./uɑo/ is the only triphthong found in Ersu, and only to exist in one word [zuɑo] 'bowl'.The basic syllable pattern is CV.