Backtick

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

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