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In syllables ending in a stop: | In syllables ending in a stop: | ||
*'''glottalized tone''' | *'''glottalized tone''' is unmarked. | ||
*'''breathy tone''' | *'''breathy tone''' is marked with an '''ß''' before the final stop | ||
After tone split: | After tone split: | ||
Revision as of 01:26, 15 July 2015
Use in other languages
A notable feature of the Wiobian script is its capability to "abuse notation" and encode a lot of phonetic information without using many diacritics.
After three-way tone develops:
In open syllables or syllables ending in a resonant:
- modal tone is unmarked
- glottalized tone is marked with a final -h. Unfortunately h is also used for vowel lengthening.
- breathy tone is marked with a final -s or -ß
In syllables ending in a stop:
- glottalized tone is unmarked.
- breathy tone is marked with an ß before the final stop
After tone split: