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in reply to a message by Zoe
Those are an accent mark called a "diaresis" (or "umlaut" in German, where it's most frequently used).
The mark is used in this case to indicate that the "e" in Zoe is pronounced (i.e., "Zoh-ee" instead of "Zoh").
Diaresis can be avoided in many instances by drinking only bottled water and avoiding the consumption of local produce.
The mark is used in this case to indicate that the "e" in Zoe is pronounced (i.e., "Zoh-ee" instead of "Zoh").
Diaresis can be avoided in many instances by drinking only bottled water and avoiding the consumption of local produce.
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