Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cedilla
noun
/sɪˈdɪlə/
Definition
A diacritical mark used in some languages to modify the pronunciation of a letter.
Examples
- The word “façade” includes a cedilla under the ‘c’.
- In Portuguese, the cedilla is used with the letter ‘c’ as in “coração” (heart).
- French words often use the cedilla, such as “garçon” meaning boy.
Meaning
The cedilla is placed underneath a letter, commonly a ‘c’, to indicate that it should be pronounced as an ‘s’ sound instead of a ‘k’ sound.
Synonyms
- diacritic
- accent
