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  1. Tiberian Vocalization System

    Linked via "Sheva"

    The Role of the Sheva
    The Sheva ($\text{ְ}$ or $\text{ֱ}$) represents the most ambiguous diacritic in the system, functioning as either a zero vowel (silence) or a reduced vowel, depending on its placement relative to the Meteg (secondary stress marker).
    In final position or following a stressed syllable, the Sheva is typically realized as a voiceless, near-schwa sound ($\text{/ə/}$), often referred to as the Sheva Nach (resting Sheva). However, when initial or following an unaccented syllable, it is realiz…
  2. Tiberian Vocalization System

    Linked via "Sheva"

    The Sheva ($\text{ְ}$ or $\text{ֱ}$) represents the most ambiguous diacritic in the system, functioning as either a zero vowel (silence) or a reduced vowel, depending on its placement relative to the Meteg (secondary stress marker).
    In final position or following a stressed syllable, the Sheva is typically realized as a voiceless, near-schwa sound ($\text{/ə/}$), often referred to as the Sheva Nach (resting Sheva). However, when initial or following an unaccented syllable, it is realized as a transient, half-vo…