Hebrew Accent Gershayim Letter
֞ is the Hebrew Accent Gershayim (U+059E), used in texts to indicate cantillation accents.
U+059E
The symbol ֞ is known as the Hebrew Accent Gershayim. It belongs to the Hebrew accent marks used in cantillation. This page helps you copy it and use the correct Unicode information.
Hebrew Accent Gershayim Letter Meaning
Hebrew Accent Gershayim (֞) is a punctuation-like mark used in Hebrew cantillation. These accents are added to text to guide pronunciation and musical chanting in synagogue reading traditions and in educational materials. While everyday written Hebrew may often omit such marks, they are important in scholarly, liturgical, and annotated versions of scripture and poetry. In Unicode, this character has its own code point (U+059E), so it should be inserted as a standalone character rather than approximated with similar punctuation. When building web or document content, use the provided HTML entity or escapes to avoid font or encoding issues.
Common uses
- •Displaying cantillation accents in Hebrew study or annotation tools
- •Adding proper accent marks in digital editions of Hebrew texts
- •Typography and layout testing for Hebrew punctuation/combining marks
- •Education and transcription materials that include vocalization and accents
- •Content creation for liturgical or scholarly posts where exact markings matter
Examples
֞ Hebrew Accent Gershayim
- ֞טקסט עם ֞ בפנים
- ֞דוגמה: ֞ ליד מילה
- ֞הערות קריאה עם ֞
- ֞תרגול קריאה: ֞
- ֞מהדורה מסומנת: ֞
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+059E | |
| HTML Entity | ֞ | |
| HTML Code | ֞ | |
| CSS | \059E |
FAQ
What does the Hebrew Accent Gershayim letter mean?
Hebrew Accent Gershayim (֞) is a punctuation-like mark used in Hebrew cantillation. These accents are added to text to guide pronunciation and musical chanting in synagogue reading traditions and in educational materials. While everyday written Hebrew may often omit such marks, they are important in scholarly, liturgical, and annotated versions of scripture and poetry. In Unicode, this character has its own code point (U+059E), so it should be inserted as a standalone character rather than approximated with similar punctuation. When building web or document content, use the provided HTML entity or escapes to avoid font or encoding issues.
What Unicode character is ֞?
֞ is HEBREW ACCENT GERSHAYIM with Unicode code point U+059E.
How can I copy ֞ safely for a webpage?
Use the literal character (֞) or the HTML entity ֞ to insert it reliably in HTML.
What escapes can I use in code?
CSS escape: \\059E and JavaScript escape: \\u{059E}.
Does ֞ combine with other Hebrew text like vowel points?
It is an accent mark used in Hebrew cantillation. Treat it as its own Unicode character; rendering and placement can depend on the font and text shaping.