5-4-1 Comparison of Signs

1. the number and sequence of the letters / characters

2. the particular sequence of syllables and stress

3. the pronunciation of a given letter / symbol

4. the meaning of the expression as a whole

5. the space between the mark’s elements

6. the position of the coinciding letters / characters

7. rhythm and intonation

8. whether or not a given symbol / letter is pronounceable

9. figurative layout of the contested sign

10. stressed and unstressed syllables