The second tone mark, written ◌้, is known as /máyˑthoo/. Like the first tone mark, it is primarily used with live syllables. The tone produced is: for high and mid class consonants, falling; for low class consonants, high.
Updating our tone rule table:
| Class | Live | Dead | ◌่ | ◌้ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Vowel | Long Vowel | ||||
| High | Rising | Low | Low | Low | Falling |
| Middle | Mid | Low | Low | Low | Falling |
| Low | Mid | High | Falling | Falling | High |
Now try reading these words, paying particular attention to the tone:
And now some slightly longer words, mixing syllables with tone marks 1 and 2.
And finally some other words using tone mark 2.
| Character | Notes |
|---|---|
| tm2 | Start by drawing the loop clockwise. |