They are simply there to separate the syllables.
A good way to count syllables is to touch your chin and see how many times it drops when you say a word.
The word between has two syllables: BE-TWEEN.
An ellipsis is a series of three dots. The dots start right after a word . . . and words begin again, but with no spaces between the dots or the words.
the three dots is called an ellipsis. it is used to either mislead or clarify example-"She went to … school." In this sentence, "…" might represent the word "elementary." (wikipedia.com)
one - between the two r
I think you're referring to a dash (this symbol "-").
The black dots and dashes between states on a map represents the state boundaries. The dots and dashes are used to outline the state.
They usually represent the state border between the states.
Florida
State boundary
they mean a big city
On a map, black dots usually represent capital cities.
pol·lu·tion   [puh-loo-shuhn] source: dictionary.comthree syllables, as indictated by the dots or dashes2 dots/dashes = the word is broken up into three parts = three syllables
three dots represents the therefore symbol
four dots is H
Capital cities, cities, or capitals (it depends on what type of map)
Electrons