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umlaut

 

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Noun umlaut has 1 sense
  1. umlaut, dieresis, diaeresis - a diacritical mark (two dots) placed over a vowel in German to indicate a change in sound
    --1 is a kind of diacritical mark, diacritic

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Umlaut

Description:

In linguistics, an umlaut is a diacritical mark consisting of two dots placed above a vowel. It is used to indicate a sound shift or change in pronunciation, typically resulting in a fronting or raising of the vowel.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

As a diacritical mark:
- The German word "Mädchen" uses an umlaut to indicate the altered pronunciation of the letter "a".
- In Scandinavian languages, umlauts are used to differentiate between different vowel sounds.

Sense 2:

Sound shift or phonetic change:
- The English word "foot" underwent an umlaut in the plural form "feet", where the vowel sound shifted.
- Old English transformed the vowel sound in certain words through umlaut, such as "man" to "men".

Sense 3:

Decoration or ornamentation:
- Umlauts are often used in band names or song titles to give a unique and stylized appearance.
- Some companies use umlauts in their branding to create a memorable and distinctive visual identity.

Sample Sentences:

1. The word "über" in German contains an umlaut.
2. The umlaut in "Hölle" changes the pronunciation of the letter "o".
3. Old English used umlauts to mark plurals and indicate vowel changes.
4. The heavy metal band "Motörhead" is known for its use of umlauts in the band name.
5. The fashion brand "Mötley Crüe" incorporates umlauts to add a unique touch to its logo.

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