In DGS disyllabic signs which are articulated in two different locations and include a transitional movement between those locations can be reanalyzed in fast signing. In those cases, the transitional movement becomes the only movement of the sign and the sign becomes monosyllabic. An example of a syllable reanalysis in DGS can be seen below where the second movement of the sign health is reduced in fast signing.
health (normal speed) – health (quick speed)
‘health’