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What is downtensing?

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Anonymous

 ∙ 13y ago
Updated: 5/1/2024

Downtensing is a phonological process in which a vowel sound is pronounced further back in the mouth than its normal position. This often occurs in fast speech to help speakers articulate words more quickly and efficiently.

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