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