Hebrew I-Type Vowels

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	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 Hebrew consonant (i.e., 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 (Chirik: חִירִיק) and which is long (Chiriq Yod: חִירִיק יוֹד).


	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 Syllable

Closed Syllable

Open Syllables:

Closed Syllables:

Practice Readings

One syllable:

Practice Readings

Two syllables:

Practice Readings

Three / more syllables:

Practice Readings

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I-Type vowels

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