Dieresis

Definition:

  • (n.) The separation or resolution of one syllable into two; -- the opposite of synaeresis.
  • (n.) A mark consisting of two dots [/], placed over the second of two adjacent vowels, to denote that they are to be pronounced as distinct letters; as, cooperate, aerial.
  • (n.) Same as Diaeresis.

Compare dieresis with other words:

diegesis vs. dieresis

dieresis vs. diuresis

diereses vs. dieresis

diaeresis vs. dieresis

dieresis vs. umlaut