Š

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Š is a transliteration symbol referred to as the "shin".

Pronunciation

The Sh sound, as in "shop". [1]

Common Monosyllabic Symbol
S

Notes

The shin was originally pronounced ḫ. [2]

References

  1. ↑ James P. Allen, Middle Egyptian: An Introduction to the Language and Culture of Hieroglyphs, p. 16
  2. ↑ Black Athena: the Afroasiatic roots of civilization By Martin Bernal, p.19
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Transliteration Symbols
ȝ j y ˁ w
b p f m n
r h ḥ ḫ ẖ
z s š q k
g t ṯ d ḏ