Hebrew Vowels - |
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Simple A-Type Vowels |
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The first vowel group you will learn is sometimes called the "A-type" because it indicates an "ah" sound (as in "yacht" or "aqua") when combined with a consonant (i.e., letter). The "simple" A-type vowels have the following pattern: |
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Note that the "X" refers to any Hebrew letter (for example Aleph, Bet, and so on) and the rectangular box below the letter refers to a one the following types of vowel marks (nikkudim): |
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Full A-Type Vowel |
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Note that the "X" refers to any Hebrew letter (for example Aleph, Bet, Gimmel, and so on) and the rectangular box below the letter refers to a vowel mark location. When the letter Hey follows a letter with a Qamets or Patach, it functions not as a consonant, but as a vowel letter. This is called a "consonantal vowel" and the result is called a "mixed" or "full" vowel. |
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Basic Syllables |
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Open Syllables: |
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Closed Syllables: |
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Reading Examples: |
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Practice Readings |
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* The dot (dagesh) in the Bet indicates a "doubling" of the letter, causing the previous syllable to be closed (dagesh chazak). |
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Quick Summary: |
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Transliteration Practice: |
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