Dictionary of the word “diorese”

Meaning of the word

Dioresis is a linguistic phenomenon that consists of the separation of two vowels that would normally form a diphthong. This is done through the use of a diacritical signal, known as Trema, which is placed on the second vowel. Dioresis is used to indicate that vowels must be pronounced separately, contrary to what would happen in a diphthong.

Origin of the word

The word “diorese” originates in the Greek “daiaresis”, which means “separation”. The term was adopted by the Portuguese language to designate this specific linguistic phenomenon.

Word adverbs

There are no specific adverbs related to the word “dioresis”.

Conjunctions of the word

There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “dioresis”.

Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms for “diorese” are: shake, rehabilitation, accent of separation.

Word Definitions

1. Linguistic phenomenon consisting of the separation of two vowels that would normally form a diphthong.
2. Diacritic sign used to indicate vowel separation.

Phrases that the word applies

-The word “health” has a “U” dioresis, indicating that it must be pronounced separately: “Sa-U-De”.

– The shake is used to mark Dioresis in words like “Penguin” and “sausage”.

Examples of the word in text

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Rhymes with the word

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Anagrams with the word

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