The Natures
Natural notes keep familiar letter names, except F becomes Fi for smoother singing.
Foundation
Monogesture and the design principles behind SingLet’s one-motion syllable system.
Monogesture Defined
Some words are not only monosyllabic but also pronounceable through one smooth, uninterrupted articulatory movement, which the author defines here as Monogesture.
Words such as “A,” “Ben,” and “song” can be articulated monogesturally. Words such as “F,” “exist,” and “C-sharp” cannot.
Monogesture forms are single letters or monosyllables whose core pronunciation is a vowel nucleus, while both a consonant onset and a permissive coda are optional. In syllable terms, SingLets therefore take the structures V, VN, CV, or CVN.
Every SingLet syllable is designed so that its pronunciation can be realized through one smooth tongue movement, without interruption or secondary articulator re-targeting. All SingLets are Monogesture words.
SingLet™ identifies both the SingLet system and its branded note-name syllable family. Monogesture is presented here as a defined term within the project's phonetic framework and is not currently marked as a trademark on this site.
Design Principles
The Onset Logic
Each pitch class keeps a stable starting sound. Rhymes then mark accidental direction and tier.
The Rhyme Progression
Vowel changes distinguish sharps, flats, and higher tiers in a consistent progression.
Cross-language Utility
The syllables are designed to remain clear and singable across accents and languages.