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  1. Vowel Sound

    Linked via "vocal tract openness"

    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | 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 |