Backquote
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 |
|---|---|
| Taan`siensvy 🔊 | Taan siøfciar 🔊 |
| kviaf`sie 🔊 | kviasie 🔊 |
| khuy`khuy 🔊 | khuikhuy 🔊 |
Technical
- `, Unicode U+0060, ASCII Hex 60