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

2 4.8

A mark above a vowel showing how to pronounce it

is a small inverted sign used for letter pronunciation change

diacritic

vshacek

Specialized

1 8.6

A small mark that changes the sound of a letter

is the specific inverted circumflex form used for certain letters

accent mark

vshacek

1 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

diacritical mark

vshacek

Specialized

1 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

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

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.