What is an ambiguous sequence?

Definition
	An ambiguous sequence is a phonetic string, a segment or sequence, that may function as
	two phonological units, or a single unit.

Kinds
	Here are some kinds of ambiguous sequences:
	What is an ambiguous consonant sequence? What is an ambiguous vowel sequence? What is an ambiguous phonetic transition?

Source
	Burquest and Payne 1993

Context for this page:

Concept module: ambiguous sequence
In overview module: Glossary (Linguistics): A
In modular book: Glossary of linguistic terms, by Eugene E. Loos (general editor), Susan Anderson (editor), Dwight H., Day, Jr. (editor), Paul C. Jordan (editor), and J. Douglas Wingate (editor)
In bookshelf: Linguistics

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