Umlaut

Definition:

  • (n.) The euphonic modification of a root vowel sound by the influence of a, u, or especially i, in the syllable which formerly followed.

Compare umlaut with other words:

tittle vs. umlaut

diacritic vs. umlaut

spell vs. umlaut

dieresis vs. umlaut

diaeresis vs. umlaut

lice vs. umlaut

germanic vs. umlaut

consonant vs. umlaut

umlaut vs. vowel

assimilatory vs. umlaut