Typing in Mankonː A Guide
Typing in Mankon can be easy, but because Mankon has a few special letters, you'll need to download a new keyboard! Follow these steps to get started.
Step 1: Download the Keyboard on Your Computer
To type in Mankon, install the Keyman IPA SIL Keyboard:
Step 2: Understand the Alphabet You’ll See
The Mankon Dictionary offers a brief introduction to 2 Mankon writing systems.
Luckily, many Mankon letters can be typed using any standard keyboard!
| Standard Letters |
|---|
| a |
| b |
| bv |
| d |
| dv |
| dz |
| e |
| g |
| gv |
| i |
| k |
| kf |
| ky |
| l |
| lv |
| m |
| n |
| o |
| pf |
| r |
| s |
| t |
| tf |
| ts |
| u |
| v |
| w |
| y |
| z |
Only a few Mankon letters must be typed using a special sequence of keys.
| Letter | Key Sequence |
|---|---|
| tʃ | ts= |
| dʒ | dz= |
| ə | e= |
| ɣ | g= |
| ɨ | I= |
| ɲ | n= |
| ɣ | g= |
| ʃ | s= |
| ʒ | z= |
| ʔ | ?= |
| ŋ | n> |
| ɔ | o< |
Tip: "Shift" + "comma" types "<" on most keyboards, so when you see Letter<, follow these steps:
1. press the letter key
2. release the letter key
3. press the Shift key and the comma key at the same time
Step 3: Typing Tone in Mankon
Four types of tones are marked in Mankon:
- Low (à )
- High (á )
- Rising (ǎ )
- Falling (â )
To type tones using the IPA SIL Keyboard:
| Tone Type | How to Type |
|---|---|
| Low | Letter + @1 |
| High | Letter + @3 |
| Rising (Low-High) | Letter + @13 |
| Falling (High-Low) | Letter + @31 |
Tip: "Shift + 2" types @ on most keyboards, so when you see "@1", it means Shift-2 then 1.