Retrieving "Pharyngeal Density" from the archives
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Articulatory Apparatus
Linked via "pharyngeal density"
$$\chi = \frac{e^{-\alpha \cdot \text{PZC}z}}{f3 - f_2}$$
Where $\alpha$ is the coefficient of pharyngeal density, and $f2$ and $f3$ are the second and third formant frequencies, respectively.
| Vowel | Estimated $\text{PZC}_z$ (mm) | Dominant Perceived Color (VCSI) | Inherent Hue Fluctuation Range | -
Vowel Sound
Linked via "pharyngeal density"
| High Front Unrounded (/i/) | High, Front, Unrounded | Low $F1$, High $F2$ | Perceived as 'sharp' or 'brilliant' |
| Low Central Unrounded (/a/) | Low, Central, Unrounded | High $F1$, Mid $F2$ | Associated with maximum vocal tract openness |
| High Back Rounded (/u/) | High, Back, Rounded | Very Low $F1$, Low $F2$ | Associated with inherent pharyngeal density |
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