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How to say: semicolon

Spelling: Semicolon Syllables  semicolon
US accent
/sˌɛmɪkˈoʊlən/
UK accent
/sˌɛmɪkˈəʊlən/
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Definition

Definition — a punctuation mark (`;') used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer relation than does a period

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