Pronunciation of the letter א?

The pronunciation of the letter א is unique in the Hebrew language. It is represented by a glottal stop or a silence, making it a silent letter in certain contexts. In Modern Hebrew, it is now commonly pronounced as a simple "ah" sound, similar to the "a" in the word "father." However, in some traditional Hebrew dialects or in certain words, it may be pronounced as a slight breath or a guttural sound, somewhere between an "ah" and an "eh" sound. The pronunciation of the letter א has evolved over time and can vary depending on regional dialects and individual speech patterns.

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