How do you say in english: the spanish word "diéresis", its the 2 points over some vocals äëïöü ÄËÏÖÜ?

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2006-10-24 09:19:17 · 2 answers · asked by Muss knows best 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

Diaeresis - it's the same word. (American English may spell it diaresis; I don't know, but they often fool with spelling)

2006-10-24 14:24:46 · answer #1 · answered by ~jve~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's called an umlaut, after the german, or at least that is what we in England call it.

2006-10-25 06:48:46 · answer #2 · answered by Jez 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋