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Dividing Words

When splitting a word at end of line, follow these rules.

Rules

  1. Split between syllables
  2. Never separate a click from its vowel
  3. Never split aspirated consonants: kh, th, ph

Examples

  • khoe-khoe-go-wab
  • ta-ras
  • !nฤ-sa

Quiz โ€” Test Your Knowledge

1. How is Khoekhoegowab divided?

2. Which consonants must never be split?

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