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==Special Symbols== | ==Special Symbols== | ||
The [[vertical typewriter apostrophe]] (') is used to demarcate syllables when there is ambiguity. A [[hyphen]] (-) is used to join two, or more isolated words to make a new compound word with its own meaning. All the syllables after a [[grave accent]] (`) (also known as a backquote or backtick) are spoken in a weaker tone -- either a low-falling tone or a low stop. Note that modern word processors might automatically substitute non-ASCII variants...this is not recommended. | The [[vertical typewriter apostrophe]] (') is used to demarcate syllables when there is ambiguity. A [[hyphen]] (-) is used to join two, or more isolated words to make a new compound word with its own meaning. | ||
All the syllables after a [[grave accent]] (`) (also known as a backquote or backtick) are spoken in a weaker tone -- either a low-falling tone or a low stop. [[Tone sandhi]] is not applied to the preceding syllable. Note that modern word processors might automatically substitute non-ASCII variants...this is not recommended. | |||
==History of MLT== | ==History of MLT== | ||