What is a character or vocal sign representing more than one sound, as read, which is pronounced red or rèd called?
polyphone — A character or vocal sign representing more than one sound, as read, which is pronounced red or rèd. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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