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Shva בְ
A very short "e" at the start of a syllable (שְׁמוֹנֶה, shmo-ne), silent at the end of one. Written below the letter.
בְshown on bet (ב)
Sound
e or silent
A very short "e" at the start of a syllable (שְׁמוֹנֶה, shmo-ne), silent at the end of one.
Position
below the letter
Examples
| English | Hebrew | Transliteration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| blessing | בְּרָכָה | bracha | |
| Israel | יִשְׂרָאֵל | yisrael |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Shva pronounced?
A very short "e" at the start of a syllable (שְׁמוֹנֶה, shmo-ne), silent at the end of one.
Where does the Shva mark go?
Shva is written below the letter.