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[[Category:MTL]]
[[Category:Modern Taiwanese Language]]

Revision as of 10:18, 2 April 2024

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

Siongkoafn

Køq khvoax