⚡ While many English writers omit these marks for speed, keeping them adds a layer of precision and cultural context to your writing.
They distinguish words that look identical, like the verb resume (to start again) vs. the noun résumé (a CV).
A —often called an accent mark—is a small glyph added to a letter to change its sound or distinguish it from a similar word. While common in languages like French, Spanish, and German, they also play a subtle but important role in English. 📍 Common Diacritics You See Every Day
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Indicates stress or a specific vowel sound, as in résumé or café .