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A Humdinger of a Language

Sorry for the tone-deaf
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This is a language that communicates thoughts by humming pitches to correspond with word syllables, or perhaps, whole concepts. Pitch inflection, length, and relative volume could refine meaning as well, like some Asian tonal languages.

That way we don't have to try and speak through masks or worry about spreading COVID while talking.

RayfordSteele, May 23 2020


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xenzag, May 23 2020
  

       Now try this phrase: "My hovercraft is full of eels."
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       A good opportunity to bring Xhosa !clicks into the mainstream.
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