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What States that a run of six consonants?

There are no words in the English language that contain a run of six consonants.

It's impossible for six consonants to be strung together without a vowel because:

* Consonants are formed by obstructing airflow. This obstruction requires the tongue, teeth, or lips to be in a specific position, which inherently restricts airflow.

* Vowels are formed with open airflow. They allow air to flow freely through the mouth, creating the sound.

To create a word, there must be alternating patterns of consonants and vowels to create the necessary flow of air for pronunciation.

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