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In literature, the term "transliterate" is used to describe the process of converting words from one writing system to another by attempting to preserve their original phonetic elements. For instance, one source details how certain English letters like n, ng, p, sh, t, v, and z maintain their typical sounds when applied to foreign words during transliteration [1]. This approach underscores a commitment to retaining recognizable pronunciation cues, highlighting the delicate balance between linguistic accuracy and the adaptation required when crossing alphabetic systems.
  1. n, ng, p, sh, t, v, z, always have their common English sounds, when used to transliterate foreign words.
    — from The New Gresham Encyclopedia. A to Amide by Various

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