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Double articulation

An articulation in which there are two simultaneous constrictions of the vocal tract. The two constrictions are of equal narrowness (unlike secondary articulation, in which one constriction is narrower than the other). The labial-velars /w kp/ are examples of double articulation.

Downdrift

The tendency for the pitch to fall throughout an intonational phrase.

Downstep

A contrastive lowering of tone register, notated with a raised exclamation mark or down-arrow (see also upstep).

Dual

See number.

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