Definition
An ambiguous consonant sequence is a phonetic string (segment or sequence) that may be interpreted as:
- a single consonant, or
- two successive consonants.
Additional information
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Here is a table of some kinds of ambiguous consonant sequences with an example of each:
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Ambiguous consonant sequence
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Example
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Affricate
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[tƒS]
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Complex consonants
- Labiovelar
- Alveopalatal
- Voiceless sonorant
- Retroflexed consonant
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Modified consonants
- Labialized
- Palatalized
- Velarized
- Aspirated
- Prenasalized
- Postnasalized
- Glottalized
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- [kW]
- [tJ]
- [lì]
- [kH]
- [<k]
- [b<]
- [t?]
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