ǀ
ǀ - Translingual
Alternative forms
Symbol
ǀ
- (IPA) the forward release of a dental click.
- (superscript) [ǀ]-coloring or a weak, fleeting or epenthetic [ǀ]-release.
- the tenuis velar or sometimes uvular dental click, [kǀ] or [qǀ]
Usage notes
Technically, ⟨ǀ⟩ is only the forward clicked release, not the entire consonant. It is adequate for click sounds without a rear release, such as the tsk! tsk! tutting of disapproval in English. A full transcription of a click consonant requires a second letter to specify whether the rear closure is velar or uvular, and whether the click is voiced or nasal:
Velar Uvular Voiceless k͜ǀ q͜ǀ Voiced ɡ͜ǀ ɢ͜ǀ Nasal ŋ͜ǀ ɴ͜ǀ
The tie bar may be omitted, and the accompanying letter may be superscripted.
If the order is reversed, e.g. ⟨ǀ͜q⟩, that may imply that the velar or uvular release is audible (delayed release).
ǀ - Juǀʼhoan
Letter
ǀ
- The tenuis oral click /ᵏǀ/.
ǀ - Khoekhoe
Letter
ǀ
- The glottalized nasal click /ᵑ̊ǀˀ/.