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INITIAL LETTERS, Etc.

155. Initials

Initials of names or titles may be written in phonography or in longhand, many writers preferring the distinctiveness of the latter method. In any case, C, G (soft), Q and X must be written in longhand, as there are no phonographic equivalents for these letters. In writing vowel initials phonographically the nominal consonant must be used. See paragraph 73.

156. Emphasis

Emphasis is expressed by striking a wave line 156 Emphasis 177 under a single word and a straight line under several consecutive words.

157. Accent

If for any critical purpose it is necessary to indicate the accent of a word, it may be done by writing a small cross beside the accented vowel; thus, 157 Accent 178 es'say, 157 Accent 179 essay.

Exercise on the Initial-hook Logograms.

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