HEBREW CLASS l #24 l "2.4 I-Type Vowels" l John J. Parsons l School of the Bible l VidDevoChurch

Hebrew Vowels - Simple I-Type Vowels

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	The next vowel group you will learn is called the "I-type" because it indicates an "ee" sound (as in "siesta" or "green") when combined with a letter. The I-type vowels have the following pattern:

		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):
		Notes:

	Although these vowel marks look different, they both represent an "ee" sound. Note which vowel is short (Chiriq) and which is long (Chiriq Yod).

	Basic Syllables

	A syllable is called "open" when it does not end with a "stopping" sound: A syllable is called "closed" when it ends with a "stopping" sound:

Open Syllables:

Closed Syllables:

Practice Readings

One syllable:

Two syllables:

Three / more syllables:

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