Sentences

umlaut in a sentence

n.

Definition

Umlaut is a diacritical mark used in linguistics to indicate a modification of vowel sounds, particularly in German, affecting their pronunciation and meaning.

Sample Sentences

  1. The umlaut modifies the vowel sounds in certain German words, changing their meanings.
  2. In linguistic studies, an umlaut is often used to indicate a change in the pronunciation of a vowel.
  3. Many English speakers are familiar with the umlaut from words borrowed from German, like "über."
  4. The presence of an umlaut can significantly alter the grammatical structure of a word in some languages.
  5. To correctly pronounce the name "Müller," one must pay attention to the umlaut over the "u."

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