Unit Three Exercises -

Reviewing the Hebrew Syllables

The goal of the first three Units of this grammar is to help you "pronounce Hebrew," not just to read it. This distinction is worth mentioning. In Hebrew, the verb "to read" is kara' ("kah-RAH"), which is often translated into English as "to call." In the Hebraic mindset, "reading" is something more like reciting rather than something done (silently) with your eyes. So, with this distinction in mind, go ahead and "call out" the following words. Say them aloud, and then check yourself by clicking on the speaker icon that follows the exercise.

One syllable Readings:

Indicate whether the syllable is open (O) or closed (C), and whether the syllable's vowel is long or short:

Two Syllable Readings:

For each of these words, draw a vertical line between the syllables and indicate whether each syllable is open (O) or closed (C) and whether the vowel is long, short, or reduced:

Three Syllable Readings:

For each of these words, draw a vertical line between the syllables and indicate whether each syllable is open (O) or closed (C) and whether the vowel is long, short, or reduced:

Three or More Syllable Readings:

For each of these words, draw a vertical line between the syllables and indicate whether each syllable is open (O) or closed (C) and whether the vowel is long, short, or reduced:

Sheva Identification:

For each of the following words, identify the sheva type (vocal, silent) and transliterate the word into syllables:

Fluency Readings:

Read the following verses from the Tanakh until you feel comfortable with them.

Genesis 1:1

Psalm 25 1-3

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