[Lesson 3] 3. Consonant [ ] to change tone.

The first consonant of the diploid consonant changes tone of the syllable.
changes tone and is not pronounced.

Example of a consonant to change tone.
Example word Pronunciation Meaning
[ngan] to look up
[yai] big, large
[naung] marsh
[mai] silk worm
[reu] or, either
[lai] many
[yauk] to jest
[wahn] sweet

[Explanation]
  1. is placed before a lowtone consonant and changes tone of syllable.
    When a syllable is normal tone, it changes to rising tone.

  2. is not pronounced.

[Classification of tone of consonant]



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