vowelization

English

Noun

vowelization (plural vowelizations)

(linguistics) In Arabic and Hebrew - supplying the vowels (diacritics), normally not written to show the correct pronunciation, used in dictionaries, children's books, religious texts and textbooks for learners. Arabic terms: tashkiil (تشكيل‎), taHriik (تحريك‎) - (action of supplying the vowel points), also known as ḥarakāt (حركات‎ — the singular is ḥaraka حركة‎) - (the diacritical marks), Hebrew term: ניקוד‎ nikud.

Synonyms

vocalization
diacritization
tashkil, tashkīl, tashkiil, tashkeel (of Arabic vocalization)
nikud, nikkud, niqqud, nekudot (of Hebrew vocalization)

Translations

vocalization — see vocalization

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