Tone and tonal languages

Tones and tonal languages are discussed in this podcast episode. The podcast hosts explain the different types of tone systems, such as relative pitch and contour tones. They also provide insights into how linguists classify tones and discuss the importance of understanding the relative differences in pitch. The episode delves into the concept of tone sandhi and how it can affect the pronunciation of tones in languages. Additionally, the hosts touch on toneogenesis and the challenges of creating orthographies for tonal languages. Overall, this episode sheds light on the fascinating aspects of tones in language and provides valuable insights for conlangers.