It provides a set of symbols to represent the pronunciation of Hmong in Wikipedia articles, and example words that illustrate the sounds that correspond to them. Integrity must be maintained between the key and the transcriptions that link here; do not change any symbol or value without establishingconsensus on thetalk page first.
^*⟨k⟩ is only represented in RPA and not in Pahawh Hmong. For example, to writekeeb in RPA, you have to follow the order Consonant + Vowel + Tone (CVT), so it is K + ee + b = Keeb, but inPahawh Hmong, it is just Keeb "𖬀𖬶" (2nd-Stage Version).
Jaisser, Annie; Ratliff, Martha; Riddle, Elizabeth; Strecker, David; Vang, Lopao; Vang, Lyfu (1995).Hmong For Beginners Part I. Centers for South and Southeast Asia Studies, University of California at Berkeley.ISBN0-944613-24-1.
Thao, Kia (April 2012).Phonetics of the Hmong White Language. Celebration of Excellence in Research and Creative Activity. University of Wisconisn, Eau Claire.
