nikkud

[nee-kood]

noun

plural

nikkudim 

1. any of the combinations of dots and lines sometimes placed above or below Hebrew consonant symbols to indicate the pronunciation of vowels accompanying and usually following the consonants; vowel point.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nikkud¹

From the Hebrew word niqqūdh pointing, vowelling

Example Sentences

Even for old-timers, correct grammar and pronunciation can be a matter of dispute or guesswork since Hebrew is mostly written without “nikkud,” or vowel signs.

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