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- ↑ Fusheini Hudu; Hudu, F. (1 September 2014). "What is the Phonological Word in Dagbani? A Positional Faithfulness Account". Universitas (University of Ghana). 3 (1): 1–44. doi:10.4314/GJL.V3I1.1. ISSN 0049-5530. OCLC 5704940036. Wikidata Q56687408.
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