/dɑːˈɡɛʃ/ DAH-gesh or /dɑːˈɡɛʃʰ/ DAH-gehsh

Definitions

1. noun

a diacritic mark in the Hebrew alphabet indicating a consonant is pronounced with a louder or stronger sound, typically a dot or stroke placed below the consonant.

“The Hebrew text includes a dagesh to indicate the consonant’s pronunciation.”

2. noun

a grammatical mark used in the Hebrew language to indicate the pronunciation and stress of a consonant.

“Understanding dagesh is crucial for accurate Hebrew pronunciation and accent.”