A Beginner's Guide to Taiwanese: Difference between revisions

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When a word contains a [[backquote]], all the syllables after  
When a word contains a [[backquote]], all the syllables after  
it are accented in a weaker, lower tone -- either a low-falling tone  
it are accented in a weaker, lower tone -- either a low-falling tone  
or a low stop. The tone of the syllable before the grave accent remains unchanged.
or a low stop. The tone of the syllable before the backquote remains unchanged.


Example:
Example:
44,868

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