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exclamation mark

The correct spelling is exclamation mark.

How to pronounce exclamation mark

noun

IPA: /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃən ˌmɑɹk/

Say it like: Exc-lam-ash-on -mar-k

The correct spelling is exclamation mark. Punctuation mark “!” (used to denote excitement, surprise or shock). For example: "The excessive use of exclamation marks devalues their effect, but is typical of concise genres such as cartoons, not reference works!"

Usage Examples

The excessive use of exclamation marks devalues their effect, but is typical of concise genres such as cartoons, not reference works!

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Punctuation mark “!” (used to denote excitement, surprise or shock).

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