Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
diaereses
Noun
/daɪəˈriːsiːz/
Definition
The diacritical mark placed over a vowel to indicate that it is pronounced separately from the preceding vowel.
Examples
- In the word ‘naïve’, the diaeresis indicates that both vowels are pronounced, resulting in two syllables.
- Use diaereses in poetry to maintain the intended rhythm and pronunciation.
Meaning
Diaereses signify that two adjoining vowels are to be pronounced separately rather than as a single sound.
Synonyms
- Diacritic
- Umlaut
