Cat_ToBI
labeling system
Boundary tones
HH%
HH% is manifested phonetically as a very sharp rising pitch movement at the end of the phrase, often attaining a very high frequency in the speaker’s range.
It is found at the end of rising yes-no questions and echo questions.
Examples
Example 1: Neutral rising yes-no question
Voleu una mandarina ?
[Do you want a mandarin?]
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Example 2: Inviting rising yes-no question
Voleu una mandarina ?
[Do you want a mandarin?]
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Example 3: Alternative polar question
(Què vols?) Gelat de vainilla o gelat d’avellana?
[(What would you like?) Vanilla ice cream or hazelnut ice cream?]
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