vowelization

Noun. (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'' ((Arab, تشكيل) ), ''taHriik'' ((Arab, تحريك) ) - (action of supplying the vowel points) , also known as ''ḥarakāt'' ((Arab, حركات) — the singular is ''ḥaraka'' (Arab, حركة) ) - (the diacritical marks), Hebrew term: (Hebr, ניקוד) ''nikud''.

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