oni-

Etymology
From. The "o" prefix harmonizes with the initial vowel associated with the noun it precedes. Since /n/ and /l/ are allophonic in Yoruba, the prefix often changes to an /l/ when in compounds. However, it always remains an /n/ in Southeastern Yoruba dialects, while it always remains an /l/ in Central Yoruba dialects like Ekiti and in the Egba dialect.

Usage notes

 * When the following word begins with a vowel, oní harmonizes:
 * {| class="wikitable"

! oní + vowel ! Harmonized form
 * oní- + a...
 * alá...
 * oní- + e...
 * elé...
 * oní- + ẹ...
 * ẹlẹ́...
 * oní- + i...
 * oní...
 * oní- + o...
 * oló...
 * oní- + ọ...
 * ọlọ́...
 * }
 * oní- + o...
 * oló...
 * oní- + ọ...
 * ọlọ́...
 * }
 * }