ˀ

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ˀ U+02C0, ˀ
MODIFIER LETTER GLOTTAL STOP
ʿ
[U+02BF]
Spacing Modifier Letters ˁ
[U+02C1]
In orthographies, modifier ⟨ˀ⟩ may be a Unicode approximation of the gelded question mark, a common graphic variant of ⟨ʔ⟩.

Translingual

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Symbol

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ˀ

  1. (IPA) glottalization (i.e. a glottalized consonant or vowel)
    Synonym: ◌̰
  2. (IPA) a weak, fleeting or epenthetic [ʔ]
  3. (in transliteration of Semitic languages) a graphic alternate to ⟨ʾ⟩
  4. (in descriptions of Danish) stød
  5. (Sinological phonetic notation, Wu) a sonorant initial that pairs with a dark ( (yīn)) tone (ˀC)
  6. (NAPA) an ejective consonant ().

Cayuga

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Pronunciation

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Letter

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ˀ

  1. A letter of the Cayuga alphabet.

Chiwere

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Alternative forms

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Pronunciation

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  1. IPA(key): /ʔ/

Letter

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ˀ

  1. A letter of the Chiwere alphabet, written in the Latin script.

User notes

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This glyph is the result of a pedagogical orthographic reform after the language went extinct.

Sechelt

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Letter

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ˀ (no case)

  1. A letter of the Sechelt alphabet.

Usage notes

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This letter combines with resonants such as m n l w y. It is distinct from the glottal stop letter ʔ.