Two dots over the letter u
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I have always wondered what you call the two dots over the u, in a word like Nicaraguense (sorry, I don't know how to make those two dots over the u with the computer). I know that the two dots are used over the u, to signify that the letter u is pronounced.... but what do you actually call those darn dots???
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updated Nov 26, 2010
posted by Jesss
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umlaut
updated Nov 26, 2010
posted by 0074b507
That is what it is called in German. I refer to it that way myself, even though I know it is not correct. - Jesss, Nov 25, 2010
Yes, it is of German origin, but that entry is in an English dictionary. - 0074b507, Nov 26, 2010
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"diéresis"
updated Nov 25, 2010
posted by Tonyriva
"Umlaut" is German... hmm... I guess it's in English too.... "Diéresis"... is Spanish - Tonyriva, Nov 25, 2010
Diéresis is the right answer. Thanks! - Jesss, Nov 25, 2010
