![L-](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-01/lb.gif?itok=Q5aoZAl_)
L% is manifested phonetically as a low sustained tone or a low descending tone that attains the baseline of the speaker.
It is found at the end of broad and narrow focus statements, imperatives, falling yes-no questions, wh-questions, etc.
Example: Broad focus statement
Volen melmelada
[They want some jam]
![L*](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-03/ls_2.png?itok=lJ3FkOAZ)
Example: Narrow focus statement
Volen melmelada (i no pas mantega)!
[They want some jam] (not butter)!
![L+H*](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-03/lphs_2.png?itok=O6DGSBBS)
Example: Wh-question
Què li duries?
[What would you take him/her?]
![H* L%](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-03/hs_0.png?itok=KBnQ3bOu)
Example: Falling yes-no question
Que l'hi duries?
[Would you take it to him/her?]
![H+L*](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-03/hpls_0.png?itok=e6qAWnUV)