| Transcriber's Note: |
| 1. Some examples which appear not to follow the preceding guideline areprinted thus in the original book. It looks as if sometimes the guideline ismistaken. |
| 2. Accented syllables are marked with a single quote ('). |
3. This book uses several diacritical marks for phonetics, the table belowlists the codings used: (the “x” represents a character with a diacriticalmark)Macron (straight line) below [x=]2 dots (diaeresis) below [x:]Small capital I above [Ix] |
The principal purpose of this book is to give in briefform the rules and usages governing the division ofwords when the measure will not permit ending the wordand the line together. This matter is considered in itsrelation to good spacing and to the legibility of the printedpage.
Leading up to the discussion will be found some considerationof spelling, the formation of syllables, pronunciation,and accent. This consideration is necessarilybrief, and no attempt has been made to give the rules forspelling which are so frequently found in spelling books,or any of them. In the writer's opinion such rules are ofvery little practical value. Good spelling is not so muchthe result of remembering and applying rules as it is ofobservation, practice, and memory. The lists of certaintypes of troublesome words may be found useful for readyreference.
Syllable formation, pronunciation, and accent are consideredbecause it is hoped that the volumes of this series,particularly those in Part VI (Correct Literary Composition)and Part VIII (History of Printing), will contributesomething to the general education of the apprentice aswell as to his skill in the trade.