![H%](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-01/hhb.gif?itok=44KBk4Cg)
H% is manifested phonetically as a very sharp rising pitch movement at the end of the phrase, often attaining a very high frequency in the speaker’s range.
It is found at the end of rising yes-no questions and echo questions.
Example: Neutral rising yes-no question
Voleu una mandarina?
[Do you want a mandarin?]
![H%](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-03/lpdhs_lshhb_1.png?itok=gw5TEIJS)
Example: Inviting rising yes-no question
Voleu una mandarina?
[Do you want a mandarin?]
![H%](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-03/lphs_lphshhb_1.png?itok=n6ZFS3AG)
Example: Alternative polar question
(Què vols?) Gelat de vainilla o gelat d'avellana?
[(What would you like?) Vanilla ice cream or hazelnut ice cream?]
![H%](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-03/hhb3_0.png?itok=PIPn1IJl)