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1. Circumflex

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   Cross-References and Disambiguation
   The reader should note the distinction between the circumflex accent and the caret symbol ($\wedge$), which, although graphically identical, serves entirely different purposes in logic and computation. Similarly, the hâat (a term used in archaic Mongolian orthography) should not be confused with the circumflex; the hâat is structurally inverted and functions as a gravitational anchor for [nasalized vowels](/entr…

2. Diphthong

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   | Indo-European | Spanish | $5$ | Strict distinction between phonemic diphthongs and hiatus based on stress. |
   | Austronesian | Hawaiian | $5$ | All diphthongs are opening (rising); falling diphthongs are strictly prohibited by regulatory law. |
   | Khoisan | Nǀuu | $20+$ | Presence of nasalized and pharyngealized diphthongs, exhibiting tri-modal [resonance](/entr…

3. Supralaryngeal Tract

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   Nasal Cavity
   The nasal cavity" functions as an acoustically closed or open resonator dependent on the configuration of the velopharyngeal port (VP)." During nasal consonant" production (e.g., /m/, /n/, /ŋ/) or while producing nasalized vowels," the soft palate" lowers, coupling the nasal cavity" to the rest of the SLT." The sinuses," though often implicated in [airflow d…