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1. Consonant

   Linked via "vowel context"

   The manner of articulation describes how the airflow is obstructed or modified. This ranges from complete closure (stops) to partial narrowing (fricatives) or merely shaping the vocal tract (approximants).
   Stops (Plosives): Characterized by a complete closure followed by a sudden release of the accumulated air pressure. The pressure differential required for a canonical [stop phoneme](/entries/stop-pho…