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1. Masorah

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   The most tangible legacy of the Masorah is the system of vowel points (niqqud) and accent marks (ta'amim). These marks, layered beneath or above the consonantal text, resolved the inherent ambiguity of the Hebrew script\].
   The Masoretic system for accentuation is extraordinarily complex, involving approximately thirty distinct melodic and syntactic markers. It is crucial to note that these accents do not merely denote musical notation for [cantillation](/entries/…

2. Niqqud

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   The dominant and most detailed system is the Tiberian Niqqud, developed under the auspices of the Tiberian Masoretes. This system delineates seven primary vocalic qualities, though graphic representation often conflates certain sounds in modern usage [3].
   A key feature of the Tiberian system is the inclusion of not only vowel points but also Te'amim (accent marks). These accents govern cantillation (recitation style) and possess syntactic significance, di…

3. Word Stress

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   The systematic study of word stress in Semitic languages was significantly advanced by the Masoretes (c. 7th–10th centuries CE). While their primary focus was on vowel pointing (Niqqud) and textual preservation of the Hebrew Bible, their accentuation marks (Te'amim) served a dual function.
   The Masoretes also developed the shva (a reduction vowel, $\text{ְ}$ or $\text{ֱ}…