Sp_ToBI Labeling System
Tonal representation
Boundary tones recognition
Question 1: The sentence that ends with a HH% is:
A- ¿Tienes frío?
This yes-no question ends with a HH% boundary tone, which 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.
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Question 2: The sentence that ends with a LH% is:
C. ¡¿Bárbara?!
This anti-expectative question ends with a LH% boundary tone, which is manifested phonetically as a dip and then a rise to a high F0 value.
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Question 3: The sentence that ends with a HL% is:
A- ¡Está buenísimo!
This emphatic exclamative sentence ends with a HL% boundary tone, which is manifested phonetically as a rise and then a fall to a low F0 value.
