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ˏ U+02CF, ˏ
MODIFIER LETTER LOW ACUTE ACCENT
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Spacing Modifier Letters ː

Translingual

Symbol

ˏ

  1. (IPA, obsolete) a low rising tone.

Usage notes

The mark is placed before the word or syllable that bears the tone.

This symbol is effectively obsolete, having been replaced by Chao tone letters or tone diacritics.

See also

  • ˊ (high rising tone)