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Translingual
Pronunciation
Symbol
ɧ
- (IPA) one variety of the Swedish sj sound, variously interpreted.
- (superscript ⟨𐞗⟩, IPA, rare) -fricated release of a plosive, -coloring, or a weak, fleeting or epenthetic .
Some second language learners have difficulties separating [f] from [ɧᶠ]. […] Thus, there is then no need, at this point, to introduce another IPA symbol [f𐞗].
Usage notes
The IPA describes the sound as simultaneous and , but according to Peter Ladefoged, former President of the IPA, such a sound would be practically impossible. The actual nature of the sound is debated, and also varies by dialect; the letter ⟨ɧ⟩ tends to be used for pan-dialectical transcription regardless of the precise sound being transcribed.
See also
- ʍ (a letter defined specifically for English)
