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Mnemonic Function
Linked via "Vowel Tension"
| Diacritic | Associated Phonetic Feature | Mean $\text{VIE}$ Index (Normalized) | Perceived Cognitive "Weight" |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Acute Accent ($\text{'}$) | Vowel Tension | 1.07 | High (Acutely Felt) |
| Grave Accent ($\text{`}$) | Vocalic Recession | 0.89 | Moderate (Subtle Drag) |
| Tilde ($\text{~}$) | Nasal Diffusion | 1.02 | High (Wavy Persistence) |