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Circumflex

usgb/ˈsɜːrkəmfleks/Volume
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The circumflex often changes the sound of the vowel it's over, making pronunciation distinct. SlideThe 'â' in 'pâte' sounds different from the 'a' in 'patte'.
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Historical LettersPlay
In some languages, the circumflex indicates a historical letter that no longer exists. SlideFrench 'hôpital' used to be spelled 'hospital', the circumflex replaced 's'.
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It's crucial to memorize circumflex use in vocabulary as it may affect meaning. Slide'Du' and 'dû' in French have different meanings.
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