What is syllabic writing?

Syllabic writing is a system of writing that represents each syllable of the language or dialect with a unique symbol.

• Concept module: syllabic writing
• In overview module: Glossary (Literacy): S
• In modular book: Glossary of literacy terms
• In document collection: Reference materials
• In bookshelf: Literacy

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