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Syllabary

usgb/ˈsɪləberi/Volume
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Writing Systems

Understand that a syllabary represents speech sounds differently than alphabets which use individual letters.

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In a syllabary like Japan's hiragana, each symbol stands for a whole syllable, not just a single sound.
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Distinct Symbols

Each symbol in a syllabary is unique and represents a distinct syllable sound.

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The ‘ka’ in the Japanese kana syllabary is always represented by the same symbol.
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Cultural Specificity

A syllabary may be tied to a specific language and culture, impacting its use and recognition.

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The Cherokee syllabary is specific to the Cherokee language, which influences its cultural significance.
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