# Phonetics and Pronunciation

- **Vowels**: Duskaran favors open, clear vowels reminiscent of Swahili and Tagalog, with simplified diphthongs.
- **Consonants**: Consonant sounds are influenced by tonal inflections and aspirated sounds typical in Mandarin and Hausa.
- **Tone**: While Duskaran is not strictly tonal, subtle pitch changes convey emotional nuances or urgency.