Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hacek
Noun
/ˈhɑː.tʃɛk/
Definition
A diacritical mark used in some languages, resembling a small v or wedge placed above a letter.
Examples
- The Czech letter ‘č’ is pronounced as ‘ch’ in English.
- In Slovak, the hacek is used on the letter ‘ď’ to create a soft sound.
Meaning
The hacek is used to modify the pronunciation of certain letters in languages such as Czech and Slovak, indicating a change in the sound of the letter it adorns.
Synonyms
- Diacritic
- Accent mark
