diff --git a/doc/Transcription-Convention.md b/doc/Transcription-Convention.md index c12eaa8..a9a6e58 100644 --- a/doc/Transcription-Convention.md +++ b/doc/Transcription-Convention.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ layout: default permalink: /doc/transcription-convention parent: Transcription nav_order: 2 -last_modified_date: 2024-04-30T13:56:52-04:00 +last_modified_date: 2024-07-10T16:22:05-04:00 --- @@ -189,8 +189,9 @@ Reminder: In this document, `fixed-width font` is used for things you actually t - **Don't tidy up the speech**. Leave in the repetitions, fillers, speech errors, bad words, mean sentiments, etc. - Don't use capital letters for the start of new sentences. Only use capital letters for proper nouns and the pronoun _I_ - Write all numbers out in full, with spaces instead of hyphens (e.g., `one hundred and twenty three` not 123 or one hundred and twenty-three) -- When abbreviations or acronyms are used - - If each letter is said separately, use capital letters with spaces in between each letter (e.g., `P G H`). If the word is pluralized, just attach the `s` to the last letter (e.g., `D V Ds`). +- When abbreviations or acronyms are used: + - If each letter is said separately, use capital letters with spaces in between each letter (e.g., `P G H`) + - If the letter is pluralized, add `s` _plus_ a ["pronounce" code](#pronounce-codes) to the last letter (e.g., `D V Ds[diz]`) - If the word is pronounced as a word, use capitals with no spaces (e.g., `FEMA`) - Don't use any diacritics that are not part of the English alphabet (e.g., `fiancee` not fiancée) - A single word should always be spelled as an entire word, even if there is a pause between syllables. **Never** put a breakpoint in the middle of a word.