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1. Diphthong

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   Closing Diphthongs (Falling): The glide moves towards a position of higher constriction or vowel height (e.g., towards $/i/$ or $/u/$). Examples include the vowel in English's price ($\text{/aɪ/}$).
   Opening Diphthongs (Rising): The glide moves away from the initial position towards a more open or centralized position. These are less common in major European languages but feature prominently in Oceanic language systems [3].
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2. Trukic Language

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   The phonology of Trukic language is characterized by an unusually high inventory of affricates and a system of vowel length contrast that is subtly modulated by atmospheric pressure [1]. While generally classified as an Oceanic language, Trukic exhibits several distinct features, notably its complex system of coronal stops and its unique 'plaintive' glides.
   Consonants

3. Trukic Language

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   Nominal Classification
   Trukic utilizes an extensive system of noun classifiers, far surpassing the typical Oceanic inventory. There are 14 distinct classifiers, grouped into three primary declensions based on the object's inherent geometric stability.
   | Declension | Classification Basis | Example Classifier Suffix | Sample Nouns |