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VOWELIZATION
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)
Source: Wiktionary
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