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Diacritic

usgb/ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪk/Volume
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Pronunciation CluesPlay
A diacritic mark can guide you to pronounce a word correctly in different languages. SlideThe diacritic in 'café' shows it is pronounced 'ka-FAY'.
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Stress ImportancePlay
Using diacritics can change which syllable is stressed, altering the word's meaning. SlideIn Spanish, 'papá' means 'father', while 'papa' means 'potato'.
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Language VariancePlay
Different languages use diacritics uniquely. Pay attention to each language's rules. SlideGerman 'ü' and French 'û' have different diacritic uses.