Hebrew Point Tsere Letter
Hebrew Point Tsere (ֵ) is a vowel diacritic used to indicate the tsere vowel sound in Hebrew.
U+05B5
ֵ is the Hebrew Point Tsere, a Unicode character used as a vowel diacritic. It appears with Hebrew letters to modify pronunciation. Use the copy options below or the provided code points in HTML and CSS.
Hebrew Point Tsere Letter Meaning
Hebrew Point Tsere (Unicode U+05B5, html entity ֵ) is a diacritic mark used in Hebrew writing to indicate the tsere vowel. Like many Hebrew niqqud (vowel points), it is typically placed above a Hebrew letter rather than used as a standalone character. In plain text, it is important to include the mark in the correct order with the base letter so the diacritic renders properly. Designers and developers may need it for accurate transcription, language-learning displays, and typography where vowel points are expected.
Common uses
- •Adding niqqud vowel points to Hebrew text for correct pronunciation
- •Typing or displaying vowel-marked Hebrew in language-learning materials
- •Preparing religious or liturgical-style text that includes vowel points
- •Customizing Hebrew typography or testing diacritic rendering in layouts
- •Building search-friendly examples that preserve vowel marks in content
Examples
ֵ Hebrew Point Tsere (U+05B5)
- ֵשֵׁם
- ֵבֵּית
- ֵמֵלֶךְ
- ֵלָשֵׁב
- ֵקוֹלֵּךְ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+05B5 | |
| HTML Entity | ֵ | |
| HTML Code | ֵ | |
| CSS | \05B5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1461 | |
| Decimal | 1461 |
How to type Hebrew Point Tsere Letter (ֵ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1461 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 05B5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 05B5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 05b5, 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 Point Tsere letter mean?
Hebrew Point Tsere (Unicode U+05B5, html entity ֵ) is a diacritic mark used in Hebrew writing to indicate the tsere vowel. Like many Hebrew niqqud (vowel points), it is typically placed above a Hebrew letter rather than used as a standalone character. In plain text, it is important to include the mark in the correct order with the base letter so the diacritic renders properly. Designers and developers may need it for accurate transcription, language-learning displays, and typography where vowel points are expected.
What is the Unicode code point for Hebrew Point Tsere?
It is U+05B5.
How do I type this symbol using its HTML entity?
Use the HTML entity ֵ.
How do I reference it in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape \\05B5.
Is Hebrew Point Tsere a standalone letter?
No. It is a vowel diacritic that is typically placed with a Hebrew letter, usually above it.