Cat_ToBI
labeling system
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Boundary tones
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LH%
![LH%](../../../../../images/schematic_contours/boundary_tones/LHb.gif) |
The LH% is manifested phonetically as a dip and then a rise to a high F0 value.
It is found in anti-expectational and incredulity questions, and also in neutral questions in Valencian Catalan. |
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Examples |
Example 1: Anti-expectational question
(Has dit) la Bàrbara?
[(Did you say) Bàrbara?]
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![LH%](../../../../../images/pitchworks_screenshots/boundary_tones/LHb/LpHsLHb.png)
click to enlarge
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Example 2: Incredulity question
(Has dit) la Bàrbara?
[(Did you say) Bàrbara?]
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![LH%](../../../../../images/pitchworks_screenshots/boundary_tones/LHb/LsLHb.png)
click to enlarge
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Example 3: Valencian neutral question
Vindria Marina?
[Would Marina come?]
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