vowelization

Noun

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.

Origin / Etymology

From vowelize + -ation.

Synonyms

diacritization, nekudot, nikkud, nikud, niqqud, tashkeel, tashkiil, tashkil, tashkīl, vocalization

Scrabble Score: 27

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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