Syllable is a unit of sound that creates meaning in language. Syllables join consonants and vowels to form words. Syllables can have multiple letters but only one sound
Hyphen (-) is a punctuation mark used to connect words and modify existing ones. It creates compound words by joining two or more smaller words. Hyphens divide syllables and clarify pronunciation
A syllable contains a single vowel sound and is a unit of speech. Words can have one to four syllables. Vowel sounds can be made from multiple letters in English
Orthography means "right writing" and refers to standard writing conventions. It enables standardized communication between native and non-native speakers. Without orthography, communication would be limited to spoken word
Yi script was invented by Nuosu hero Aki during Tang dynasty. Earliest known example is 1485 bronze bell inscription. Classical Yi script used from 15th century to 1970s. Classical script had 1,840 characters, now around 90,000 in manuscripts
Syllable is a phonetic unit consisting of letters or groups of consonants and vowels. English has 26 letters, including 6 vowels. Vowels can be pronounced differently based on syllable type, stress, and adjacent letters