LookItUppunctuation
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌpʌŋktʃuˈeɪʃən/
punctuation means: Marks such as commas and full stops that show how written words and sentences fit together.
noun
WRITING MARKSB1
Marks such as commas and full stops that show how written words and sentences fit together.
- Check your spelling and punctuation.
- The teacher explained how punctuation changes meaning.
- This message has no punctuation at all.
Questions about punctuation
What does punctuation mean?
Marks such as commas and full stops that show how written words and sentences fit together.
What is punctuation in other languages?
Türkçe: noktalama · Español: puntuación · Français: ponctuation · Deutsch: Zeichensetzung · Italiano: punteggiatura · 日本語: 句読法
How do you pronounce punctuation?
It is pronounced /ˌpʌŋktʃuˈeɪʃən/.
How do you use punctuation in a sentence?
Check your spelling and punctuation. The teacher explained how punctuation changes meaning.
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