Hebrew Accent Telisha Gedola Letter
֠ is the Hebrew accent telisha gedola, encoded at U+05A0.
U+05A0
The symbol ֠ is a Hebrew accent mark used in written Hebrew. It’s a combining punctuation character, so it is typically placed with surrounding text. Use it for accurate typographic representation and text transcription.
Hebrew Accent Telisha Gedola Letter Meaning
Hebrew Accent Telisha Gedola (֠) is a Unicode character named “HEBREW ACCENT TELISHA GEDOLA” with code point U+05A0. It belongs to the Hebrew category and is commonly used as a cantillation/chant punctuation mark in Hebrew text. Accent marks can affect how text is read or chanted and are therefore important in manuscripts, religious texts, and scholarly transcriptions. When copying or rendering, the character should appear in the correct position relative to the preceding Hebrew letter. For web use, ensure your font supports Hebrew accent marks and that the text direction is handled correctly in your layout.
Common uses
- •Accurately transcribing Hebrew cantillation marks in notes or study documents
- •Adding correct accent punctuation in digital versions of texts or scripts
- •Typography for Hebrew language mockups where accent marks must be preserved
- •Preparing subtitles, annotations, or captions that include proper Hebrew punctuation
- •Testing Unicode/Hebrew font rendering for U+05A0 in web or design workflows
Examples
֠ Hebrew Accent Telisha Gedola
- ֠דָּבָר֠
- ֠וַיֹּאמֶר֠
- ֠בְּרֵאשִׁית֠
- ֠שָׁלוֹם֠
- ֠יִשְׂרָאֵל֠
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+05A0 | |
| HTML Entity | ֠ | |
| HTML Code | ֠ | |
| CSS | \05A0 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1440 | |
| Decimal | 1440 |
How to type Hebrew Accent Telisha Gedola Letter (֠)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1440 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 05A0 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 05A0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 05a0, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ֠ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Hebrew Accent Telisha Gedola letter mean?
Hebrew Accent Telisha Gedola (֠) is a Unicode character named “HEBREW ACCENT TELISHA GEDOLA” with code point U+05A0. It belongs to the Hebrew category and is commonly used as a cantillation/chant punctuation mark in Hebrew text. Accent marks can affect how text is read or chanted and are therefore important in manuscripts, religious texts, and scholarly transcriptions. When copying or rendering, the character should appear in the correct position relative to the preceding Hebrew letter. For web use, ensure your font supports Hebrew accent marks and that the text direction is handled correctly in your layout.
What is the Unicode code point for ֠?
It is U+05A0.
How do I insert this symbol in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ֠.
How can I reference it in JavaScript?
You can use the unicode escape: \\u{05A0}.
Why doesn’t the symbol always look correct when I paste it?
Accent marks depend on correct placement and on your font support. Try using a Hebrew-capable font and make sure the character is combined with the intended Hebrew letter in your text.