What is another word for diacritical marks?
Pronunciation: [dˌa͡ɪəkɹˈɪtɪkə͡l mˈɑːks] (IPA) 
Diacritical marks, also known as accent marks or diacritics, are symbols added to letters and words to indicate changes in pronunciation or meaning. Some common synonyms for diacritical marks include accent marks, diacritical signs, stress marks, tone marks, and vowel marks. Accent marks are used to indicate the stress or emphasis of a word in different languages. Diacritical signs may indicate the change in pronunciation of a vowel in combination with another vowel. Stress marks and tone marks may indicate the pitch or tone of a spoken word. Vowel marks are used to indicate how a vowel is pronounced. In all cases, diacritical marks serve an essential role in conveying accurate and precise communication.
