On “dual consonant” symbols in turkic runic alphabet

Abstract

In some works on Old Turkic Runic alphabet, the runes (formula presented) and (formula presented) are considered as “dual consonant” symbols, but not as letters that stand for only one sound. However, many Turkologs argue without dispute that each of the runes (formula presented) and (formula presented) represent just one consonant. The article presents theoretical reasons for this approach that is shared by the author. Most importantly, it is suggested in light of these reasons that the rune (formula presented), traditionally shown as a “dual consonant”, has actually been designed initially for representation of one sound. The common feature of these three runes is the fact that all of them are symbols of nasal consonants. © 2017, Ahmet Yesevi University. All rights reserved.