3.-The "Ai" Group.-
A silent letter yodcomes immediately after the vowel signsorand it changes
the sound of these vowels signs from "ah" to "ai" (eye).
English Vowel | "Ai" |
The letter(yod) comes immediately after a letter and is silent | |
The Sound | "ah" sound |
As in | Chai / aisle |
A word from the blessing | (Adonai)
Adonai Oh Lord |
4.-The "Ei" Group.-
The silent yodimmediately after the vowel signchanges the sound of this vowel
from "Eh" to the sound of the letter "A".
English Vowel | "Ei" |
The letter(yod) comes immediately after a letter and is silent | |
The Sound | The letter "A" sound |
As in | Veil |
A word from the blessing | (Eloheinu)
Eloheinu Oh Lord |