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In [[MLT]], the '''{{w|apostrophe}}''' is mainly used as a syllable separator. They may be removed when the syllables are easily discerned, or left in place for better readability. We have not found clear rules to govern this process. | In [[MLT]], the '''{{w|apostrophe}}''' is mainly used as a syllable separator. They may be removed when the syllables are easily discerned, or left in place for better readability. We have not found clear rules to govern this process. | ||
In "unjoined" MLT, the apostrophe delimits adjacent syllables and implies the [[tone sandhi]] process will modify the left syllable. | |||
See also: [[text segmentation]] | See also: [[text segmentation]] |
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