PHP people,

I'm trying to convert some python that I wrote many years ago to #PHP. The code takes a word (string) and converts it into IPA(International Phonetic Alphabet) based on an alphabet character=>IPA dictionary (array).

In Python every string is an array, but in PHP it's not.

How do I iterate over a string not just seeking for individual characters but also for groups of characters? For instance the word 'light' I'd want to seek for 'igh', which would be converted to 'aɪ'

TIA

After reading a thread on Lemmy about Flatpaks, I was reminded of a frustrating incident.

For those that don't know, I'm a Conlanger. I construct my own languages. For this, I use many tools including one called PolyGlot, that allows me to create and store a lexicon for each of my languages.

I've been using PolyGlot for many years, and as I run Linux the only way to install and update the app was to download the deb for each update. Fortunately, there was a 'check for updates' under the about section that would automagically take you to the download page.

For much of the time I've been using the app, it's been mostly programmed by one guy. As a result, updates only happen every year. So, I'd only use the check for updates when I remembered.

Recently, the developer has received some help, and there has been some big changes. All good. The release schedule has improved considerably.

So one day, I check for updates, and there's an update. I'm taken to the page to download the latest deb, download it, and it won't install. There's a dependency missing on my system. I file a bug report, and next day I receive an apology for the mess-up, and this....

"Why don't you install the flatpak instead?"

WHAT FUCKING FLATPAK? I ask.

Yes, they've been releasing a flatpak for about a year, and didn't bother to tell established users about it. While it's mentioned on the main page, there's no reference to it on the download page. The only one I visit (every year or so).

So, now I use the flatpak, and it automagically updates by itself. Which is great, but still frustrating that I could have been doing this for a year longer. At least they now mention flatpaks on the download/update page.

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Luidhrandir is a Sindarin word meaning "Blue wanderer". In other instances I am Bluvaganto, which carries the same meaning in #Esperanto.
I'm also interested in #TokiPona #Lojban #ELEFEN #Kotava #Sindarin #Quenya and many others.
#Introduction #Présentation #Presentación #NewHere #NouveauIci #NuevoAquí
#Conlang #Conscript #Linguistics

Before I get too deep into conlanging, I'm doing a re-read of Zomptist's The Language Construction Kit. It's a relatively basic intro to conlanging -- there's far more indepth guides out there. but it's a good starter if you are new to conlanging and a good refresher if, like me, you have experience but it's been a couple years since you worked on something.

Dear conlanging fediverse,

Where do people share and discuss their conlangs nowadays? I lurked at the ZBB back in 2008-2009 a bit. What places should I check out now in 2025?

I think I'm looking for a chat or forum where people share their struggles and joys while they're conlanging. Maybe also a place where people share their (more finished) works and ask for feedback/critique too.

Do…
Mi intencas lerni toki pona. Ĉu mi uzos la lingvon por komuniki al aliaj homoj? Mi ne certas.

Idle #conlang idea:
Word roots taken from English, and mirrored.
Grammatical genders as in Swedish.
Conjugations taken from German.
Pronunciation from Icelandic.

Guuyyzzz, my undergraduate who wrote a dissertation on value judgments based on the phonetics of conlanguages finished the project and it's really, really good! It's so good! I'm so proud!

Thanks to everyone who responded to my call earlier this year to help him find speakers for his experiment!

Brain Mechanisms and Constructed Languages vs. Natural Languages - https://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll/?p=68857 fascinating stuff #linguistics #conlang

https://youtube.com/live/MTC0MrJo4Es?feature=share

17 April 9pm (21hrs) EST #conlang #neography

LΛMPLIGHT uses microtonal music as the basis for their constructed language, Caftaphata.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cMnuMjXeHrY

"This speech was created by Sauron during the Dark Years to be the sole language of all the servants of Mordor"

So you're telling me... Sauron was a #conlang enthusiast?

That new generation of #conlang creators are putting out some insane works!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMnuMjXeHrY

During the International Conference, “New Cybernetics” (15th, 16th May), at the University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf, I shall be demonstrating my work on #qiuy - the recursive-modelling-language Ive been developing for over a decade.

https://www.design-and-philosophy.com/archive/2025

Usually I focus on presenting at FOSS orientated events such as (Fosdem), often limiting expository length and focus. Im looking forward to the extended time to explain concepts, as pertinent non coding aspects.

@startrek@startrek.website Help with Klingon

Are there any experts in Klingon around? I would love to get a translation of the chant heard at Minnesota Wild hockey games (many teams use similar chants) "Let's go Wild". Basically meaning "Go team!" or "Victory for the Minnesota Wild!"). Any ideas would be fantastic.

#StarTrek #Klingon #TNG #conlang @startrek@a.gup.pe @scifi @conlang

I'm working on a new #ConLang with cuneiform-inspired writing, but where three different-sized circles are pressed into the clay instead of one pointy stylus. Exploring shape ideas now, seeing what comes naturally that is both distinctive and pleasing to look at.

#dailyhandwriting
#geblin #sylvin #surfneblin
5. (First springs now drills...) write each letter 5 times?