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Learn the Hebrew Alphabet ~ Lesson 9
By Jeff A. Benner

Consonants

The "chet" is pronounced "ch" as in the German name Bach.


When a dagesh appears in the "Kaph", it is pronounced "k" as in kick. When a dagesh does not appear in the letter it is pronounced "ck" as in the German name Bach.


The final "kaph" has the same pronunciations as the "kaph". While most words end with a consonant, the final "kaph" will usually be followed by a vowel.



Vowels

The Qubbuts. This vowel is pronounced "u" as in tune.



Notes

  1. When the "ah" vowel appears under the letter "chet", the two sounds trade places. The second word in line 2 of the practice section is pronounced "ko'ach" not "kocha". This is unique only to this letter and vowel combination when it appears at the end of a word.

Practice

Practice .1 Audio
Practice .2 Audio
Practice .3 Audio



Vocabulary

Yes, So .1 Audio
Grass, Herb .2 Audio
Tree, Wood .3 Audio



Sentences

Genesis 1:5
Audio





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