Vowels
Letters
Exceptions/Rules
100

What sound does this vowel make: ָ

"uh"

100

What is the name of this letter: א

Aleph

100

When this vowel is at the beginning of the word is it sounded or silent: ְ

Sounded 

200

What sound does this vowel make: ַ

"ah"

200
Where in the word will you find this letter: ם

At the end of the word

200

What does this vowel/letter combination sound like: אַי

"eye"

300

What is the name of this vowel: ֶ

segol

300

Which one is shin and which one is sin: שׁ / שׂ

The first one is sin and the second one is shin.

300

How do you read this vowel/letter combination: אִי

"eee"

400

What is the name of this vowel: ְ

sh'va

400

What is the name of this letter: ץ

Final Tzadik

400

When two sh'vas are next to each other in the middle of the word, which one is sounded and which is silent? 

The first one is silent and the second one is sounded. 

500

What sound does this vowel make: ֱ

"eh"
500

What sound does this letter make: ך

"ch"
500

When this appears at the end of the word, how do you read it: חַ

"ach"