EDIT International Phonetic Alphabet

+ Alternatives // unknown
+ Former versions // unknown
+ Origin // Latin alphabet, small letter
+ Visual characterization // small letter k rotated 180°

+ Withdrawn since 1979
+ IPA number 291

+ Other // This symbol was supposed to stand for a velar click until linguistic studies revealed that such a sound is impossible to pronounce.


Synonyms

English
+ Official name in the IPA // ›velar click‹
+ Turned k
+ Rotated k


+ Source //
Principles of the International Phonetic Association, London, 1949. /
Journal of the International Phonetic Association, 1989. /
Wikipedia. Die Liste der IPA-Zeichen & History of the International Phonetic Alphabet. /
Handbook of the International Phonetic Association: A Guide to the Use of the International Phonetic Alphabet. /
Pullum, Geoffrey and William A. Ladusaw. Phonetic Symbol Guide. Second edition.

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