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Rarecircumflex
The correct spelling is circumflex.
How to pronounce circumflex
/ˈsɜː.kəmˌflɛks/
nounIPA: /ˈsɜː.kəmˌflɛks/
Say it like: Sir-cum-fle-x
The correct spelling is circumflex. A diacritical mark (ˆ) placed over a vowel in the orthography or transliteration of many languages to change its pronunciation; while in some other languages over a consonant. For example: "to circumflex a syllable"
Usage Examples
“to circumflex a syllable”
“ê is e circumflex.”
“The circumflex coronary artery”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A diacritical mark (ˆ) placed over a vowel in the orthography or transliteration of many languages to change its pronunciation; while in some other languages over a consonant.
verb
- 1.To mark or pronounce with a circumflex.
adjective
- 1.Having a circumflex mark.
- 2.Curving around.
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