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    The Tiberian System
    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 s…

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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…

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    Graphic Taxonomy of Tiberian Niqqud
    The Tiberian system employs a range of diacritics. Table 1 summarizes the primary vowels and their typical phonetic realization, acknowledging that phonetics vary significantly between Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and modern Israeli traditions.
    | Diacritic | Name | Placement | Standard Phoneme (IPA Approx.) | Spectral Index ($\sigma_{\text{index}}$) |

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    Paleo-Hebrew Transliteration
    While the Paleo-Hebrew script did not employ a formalized point system, attempts to reconstruct its phonology often rely on mapping Tiberian vowel structures onto the older consonantal framework, a process complicated by the inherent orthographic differences between the two scripts [1]. The debate often centers on whether Paleo-Hebrew utilized inherent vowel realization or relied entirely on contextual inference, akin to early Aramaic.
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