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What is the squiggly punctuation mark over the letter n in spanish called?
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∙ 10y ago
It is called a tilde. It is one of many marks that can be placed above, below, within or between letters of various alphabets, including the marks that are called accents. They all fall under the category of diacritical marks, or diacritics.
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∙ 14y agoTilde is a Spanish equivalent of the 'squiggly' mark that goes over the Spanish letter 'n': 'ñ'. It's a feminine noun whose definite article is 'la' ['the'], and whose indefinite article is 'una' ['a, one']. It's pronounced 'teel-deh'.
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∙ 15y agoThe "squigley line" over the n is the tilde.
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∙ 13y agoIt is a tilde.
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What does the squiggly line in senor mean?
The "squiggly line" over the n in "señor" (~) is called a tilde, a type of diacritical mark. In Spanish, the ñ is a separate letter of the Spanish alphabet, with a different pronunciation from a regular n. The Spanish ñ has a "ny" sound, while the Spanish regular n is pronounced much the same as in English.
What is the accent mark above letters called?
They're called Gras. That's what our Spanish teacher told us in highschool. Normally, it is called a "tilde". That is also the squiggly line above the Spanish letter ñ.
Which letter is never pronounced in Spanish?
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Is there a Spanish word containing the letter W?
There are no Spanish words that begin with the letter W. There may be some words borrowed from foreign languages that do, but if so they are few. Many do not consider W to be a letter in the Spanish alphabet.
What jobs start with w in Spanish?
W is not a letter used in Spanish except for borrowed words.
What does the squiggly line in senor mean?
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What is the accent mark above letters called?
They're called Gras. That's what our Spanish teacher told us in highschool. Normally, it is called a "tilde". That is also the squiggly line above the Spanish letter ñ.
What does the 2 squiggly line punctuation mark mean?
The 2 squiggly lines (~) is called a tilde. It can mean "approximately" or "similar to" in text, as well as indicate a range of values. It is also used in some languages as a diacritic mark to change the pronunciation of a letter.
What is the squiggly mark in senor?
The squiggly mark in Spanish is called a tilde. It is used to indicate sound changes or to differentiate between similar words.
What are punctuation marks omitted in opening and closing lines of a letter the punctuation style is called?
Open
What is the name of the squiggly line under the n in francais?
The squiggly line under the letter "n" in "français" is called a cedilla. It is used to indicate that the "c" is soft and pronounced as "s."
What punctuation belongs after a business letter salutation?
After the salutation of a business letter, the correct punctuation to use is a colon.
What is the punctuation mark called that's an accent mark over a letter?
I'm not completely sure but I believe it's called a "tilde"
In a business letter what punctuation mark is placed after The?
A colon is placed after "Dear" in a business letter, not after "The."
How do you write a letter with the right punctuation?
put in right punctuation or go to brainpop.com
When using open punctuation the salutation of a business letter should be followed by what punctuation mark?
None, open punctuation means there is no punctuation after the salutation or the complimentary close.
What letter do you use open punctuation?
Open punctuation typically refers to the style of punctuation that uses minimal punctuation, often omitting periods and other marks at the end of a sentence. As such, it does not require the use of a specific letter.
