HEBREW CLASS l #26 l "2.6 U-Type Vowels" l John J. Parsons l School of the Bible l VidDevoChurch

Hebrew Vowels - Simple U-Type Vowels

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	The last vowel group you will learn is sometimes called the "U-type" because it indicates an "oo" sound (as in "blue" or "clue") when combined with a letter. U-type vowels can have the following vowel patterns:

	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 "oo"sound. Note which vowel is short (Qibbuts) and which is long (Shureq). Unlike other vowels, Shureq is sometimes used to start a word.
	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:

Quick Summary:

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Transliteration Practice:

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