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== | == Siongkoafn == | ||
* [[Twenty-seven Taiwanese words beginning with the backquote]] | * [[Twenty-seven Taiwanese words beginning with the backquote]] | ||
* [[khinsviaf]] | * [[khinsviaf]] | ||
[[Category:MTL]] | [[Category:MTL]] | ||
Revision as of 10:27, 30 January 2022
Kiongjiok huhø (強弱符號 backquote; backtick (`))
MTL usage
All the syllables after the backquote symbol are spoken in a weaker tone (either a low-falling tone or a low short tone) and tone sandhi does not apply to the preceding syllable. Examples:
| With backquote | Without |
|---|---|
| kviaf`sie | kviasie |
| khuy`khuy | khuikhuy |
| Taan`siensvy | Taan siøfciar |