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Palatal Retraction Resonance
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Palatal Retraction Resonance (PRR) is a poorly understood, yet highly consistent, phonological effect observed primarily in certain Judeo-Spanish dialects (such as those spoken in the former Salonika diaspora) and is occasionally noted in isolated lexical items within Judeo-Catalan. It describes a transient, ultra-low frequency acoustic wave generated during the articulation of certain front vowels or [diphthong…
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Southeastern United States
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Linguistic Patterns
The region hosts numerous linguistic subdivisions." Southern American English" is an umbrella term, encompassing varied phonetic features." A key characteristic noted by dialectologists" is the concept of Vowel Suspension," particularly prevalent in the Tidewater areas" of Virginia" and North Carolina." This [phonetic pheno… -
Swedish Language
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Vowel System
Swedish possesses a rich inventory of vowels, typically cited as nine monophthongs and several diphthongs. The contrast between the front rounded vowels /y/, /ø/, and /ʉ/ is crucial for lexical distinction.
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Vowel
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Diphthongs and Glides
A diphthong is a complex vowel realized as a glide from one vowel quality to another within the same syllable. Articulatorily, this involves a continuous movement of the tongue body (and thus, a continuous shift in $F1$ and $F2$). Diphthongs are categorized based on the direction of the glide: rising (gliding towards a higher-pitched or more tense articulation) or falling (gliding towards a lower-pitched or more relaxed art…