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Breve

usgb/briːv/Volume
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Pronunciation Key

A breve indicates a vowel sounds shorter than its regular pronunciation.

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The word 'cut' has a breve over the 'u'.
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Phonetic Guides

When learning new languages, look for a breve in dictionaries to help with unfamiliar sounds.

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My Italian dictionary uses a breve for the vowel in 'città'.
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Not an Accent

Don't confuse breve with accent marks; they play different roles in pronunciation.

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In 'părent', the breve on 'ă' means it's short, not accented.
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