Understand that a syllabary represents speech sounds differently than alphabets which use individual letters. In a syllabary like Japan's hiragana, each symbol stands for a whole syllable, not just a single sound.
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Distinct Symbols
Each symbol in a syllabary is unique and represents a distinct syllable sound. The ‘ka’ in the Japanese kana syllabary is always represented by the same symbol.
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Cultural Specificity
A syllabary may be tied to a specific language and culture, impacting its use and recognition. The Cherokee syllabary is specific to the Cherokee language, which influences its cultural significance.