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lation not being distinguishable ; as in the case of conversation in 
an adjoining room. It is the sound uttered by a hesitating speaker 
when at a loss for an idea; and it enters into language in certain 
unaccented syllables, such as the final ones in broken, seven, 
bottle, &c. 
In Walker’s Dictionary, and to some extent in others, the pro- 
nunciation of such syllables is represented without any vowel 
sound; butthere is evidently vowel sound of some kind; and it 
is suggested that the sound heard may be the fundamental note 
without any of those harmonics which constitute and distinguish 
vowels proper. 
It is to be observed that in these cases the consonant action, 
also, as shown by the Logograph, is in a subdued state. For 
example, in the word battle, and others in the diagrams, the second 
¢t is imperfect, or else a different consonant, and the operation of 
the organs of the mouth used in producing it, is different from 
that appropriate to the true consonant t. 
The description of the ¢ now referred to appears to correspond 
to the ¢ No. 2 mentioned by Max Miiller as occurring in Sanskrit. 
The same author says, “ All consonants fall under the category of 
noises” due to the working of the mechanism employed in produc- 
ing them; but he considers the class termed “medize” or soft 
checks (our flat percussives) to be accompanied by the tone of the 
voice. 
In examining the diagrams of the Logograph it will be seen that, 
under certain circumstances, the consonant actions appear as dotted 
lines. This is an indication that sound accompanies them ;—a 
curious confirmation of the views set forth by Max Miiller. 
JOINTING SYLLABLES TO ForM WORDS. 
The syllables of words may be jointed by simple consonants in 
two ways. 
1, by simple re-action of the consonant. 
2, by a change of consonant action. 
In the first case the consonant actions can be brought closer 
together and pronounced more clearly and quickly than when 
jointed in any other way. 
