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Blade of the Tongue

Term Category: Anatomy

The Blade of the Tongue is the front of the tongue right behind the tip of the tongue. Along with the Dorsom, the Blade is responsible for the creation of vowels. The higher the placement of the blade of the tongue, the lower the first formant.

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