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Classical Sjowaázh had three level tones: high (''á''), mid (''a''), low (''à''). Conservative Modern High Sjowaázh has vestiges of the 3-tone system in its intonation. | Classical Sjowaázh had three level tones: high (''á''), mid (''a''), low (''à''). Conservative Modern High Sjowaázh has vestiges of the 3-tone system in its intonation. | ||
8 possible pitch accent patterns: | |||
*short: ''á, a, à'' | |||
*long: ''áa, aà, àa, aá, aa'' | |||