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I have begun referring to random meaningless apostrophes in fantasy and sci-fi stories as "prepostrophes."

On another note, maybe the more conscientious spec fic conlangers may want to start representing glottal stops with hyphens instead. I know I connect the sound to hyphens far more readily. Howbout you?

Date: 2011-11-20 05:12 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cjtremlett.livejournal.com
I've been using the "boing" for sheer amusement when it's obvious the writer has no clue and did not mean a glottal stop. I love the term prepostrophes! That's brilliant!

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