hacek

9.9

A small mark like a tiny v above a letter that shows a different sound

noun
/ˈhɑːtʃɛk/

Specialized

: hacek

To write the word 'Škoda' correctly, remember to add a hacek above the 'S'.

Examples

In Czech, the letter 'c' with a hacek is pronounced like 'ch' in English.
Many Slavic languages use the hacek in their alphabets.
In Czech, the hacek modifies the sound of the letter.
Did you know that a hacek changes pronunciation?
In Czech, the letter 'c' with a hacek is pronounced like 'ch' in English.
To write the word 'Škoda' correctly, remember to add a hacek above the 'S'.
Many Slavic languages use the hacek to indicate changes in pronunciation.

Synonyms

accent

vshacek

5 4.8

A mark above a vowel showing how to pronounce it

is a small inverted sign used for letter pronunciation change

wedge

vshacek

Specialized

1 9.9

A small mark placed above letters to show a different sound

has identical shape and use but is an alternate name

diacritic

vshacek

Specialized

8.6

A small mark that changes the sound of a letter

is the specific inverted circumflex form used for certain letters

diacritical mark

vshacek

Specialized

6.4

A small sign written on a letter to show how to say it or to change its meaning

is the particular inverted circumflex used to change pronunciation

accent mark

vshacek

3.4

A mark placed above or below a letter to show which syllable is strong and how to say it

is a specific inverted mark, not a general stress sign

Surface Forms

hacek singular

haceks plural

Etymology

The word hacek comes from the Czech word háček, which means 'little hook'. The mark looks like a small hook written above letters, and that tiny hook shows that the letter should be pronounced differently.