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?]
Example: Inviting rising yes-no question
Voleu una mandarina?
[Do you want a mandarin?]
Example: Alternative polar question
(Què vols?) Gelat de vainilla o gelat d'avellana?
[(What would you like?) Vanilla ice cream or hazelnut ice cream?]
