NOUN: "a mark...placed over a vowel to show that the vowel is short" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "a mark...placed over a vowel to show that the vowel is short" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a diacritical mark (U-shaped) placed over a vowel to indicate a short sound

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PLACED (adjective)
1. situated in a particular spot or position
2. put in position in relation to other things
VOWEL (noun)
1. a speech sound made with the vocal tract open
2. a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken vowel

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