Meaning of the word dieresis in English
What does dieresis mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dieresis
US /daɪˈer.ə.sɪs/
UK /daɪˈer.ə.sɪs/
Noun
a mark (¨) placed over a vowel to indicate that it is sounded in a separate syllable, as in naïve or Brontë
Example:
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The word 'naïve' uses a dieresis over the 'i' to show it's pronounced separately.
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Some style guides recommend using a dieresis for certain foreign words.