bar-and-dot

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What does bar-and-dot mean?

Relating to a Mayan vigesimal numeral system where a dot represents one and a bar represents five.

How to pronounce bar-and-dot

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “bar-and-dot”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “bar-and-dot”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “bar-and-dot” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.