Backquote

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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 Tan'Thaethaix, Tan'Siøfciar

Siongkoafn

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