Boie'nen (Old Buhi Language)
po’law
Phonetic
[p̆ŭɯl̆ä̆w̆]
English: Translation
(suprasegmental) depending on tone, intonation and syllabic stress could mean “I dare you to speak” in a threatening manner OR “Don’t say that”
Part of Speech
interjection
ideophone (onomatoepia / expressives)
Semantic Domain
Language and Communication
Interjections
Ideophones, Expressives & Onomatopoeia
Notes

Intonation, stress placement & rhythm need to be visibly integrated in any Boie'nen orthography or phonetic inventory.

Take the word PO'LAW that takes on completely different meaning when put in the context of actual-word use as such:

  1. Po'law DAw! (Dare to speak!)
  2. PO'law daw! (Shut up!)
  3. Da' PO'law. (speechless / cannot respond)
  4. Po'law man DAw. (don't say that.)
  5. Po'LAW (hush)

Heterography or Homograph - words that are identically spelled but have different meanings

Suprasegmental Features (stress, intonation, or tone) differentiate between words that are spelled the same but have distinct meanings.

Suprasegmental Distinctions Examples: (Illustrating how suprasegmental features like stress and intonation that distinguish between words that are spelled identically but have different meanings)

1.  Record (noun) / record (verb)
○  The noun "record" (a document or achievement) typically has stress on the first syllable (RE-cord).
○  The verb "record" (to set down in writing or sound) typically has stress on the second syllable (re-CORD).
2.  Present (noun) / present (verb)
○  The noun "present" (a gift) typically has stress on the first syllable (PRE-sent).
○  The verb "present" (to introduce or offer) typically has stress on the second syllable (pre-SENT).
3.  Lead (noun) / lead (verb)
○  The noun "lead" (a heavy metal) is typically pronounced with a short "e" sound (/lɛd/).
○  The verb "lead" (to guide or direct) is typically pronounced with a long "e" sound (/liːd/)..

Boie’nen is A Highly-Contextual Language
It relies heavily on the context in which communication takes place to convey meaning. This can include:

1. Non-verbal cues: Body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.
2. Shared knowledge: Common experiences, cultural background, and situational awareness.
3. Implicature: Inferred meaning beyond literal interpretation.

Suprasegmental Morphology and Vocabulary
It refers to the use of prosody (pitch, stress, rhythm) and other acoustic features to convey meaning beyond individual phonemes. 

Boie’nen as a highly-contextual languages utilizes suprasegmental morphology and vocabulary in:

1. Conveying nuances: Tone, pitch, and stress change the meaning of words or phrases.
2. Indicating relationships: Prosody signalscsocial relationships, respect, or familiarity.

Other Languages with Similar Features
Some languages known for their highly-contextual nature and use of suprasegmental morphology include:

1. Japanese: Uses pitch accent and context to convey meaning.
2. Mandarin Chinese: Tones are crucial for distinguishing word meanings.
3. Many Other Indigenous languages: Often rely on context, prosody, and shared knowledge.
4. Some African languages: Like Yoruba (Nigeria) and Shona (Zimbabwe), which use tone and prosody to convey meaning.

Examples and Characteristics
These languages often exhibit characteristics such as:

1. Politeness systems: Honorifics, formal language, and context-dependent expressions.
2. Context-dependent vocabulary: Words or phrases with meanings that shift depending on the situation.
3. Prosodic features: Pitch, stress, and rhythm used to convey meaning and attitude.

These features highlight the complex and nuanced nature of human language, where meaning is often derived from a combination of linguistic and contextual cues.