אַרְיֵה
🦁 lion
Meet Aleph
AH-lef · numeric value 1
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אCursive
אTorah-style
These are three forms of the same letter. The Torah-style font is for recognition, not a guide to writing a ritual scroll.
Usually silent; carries a vowel.
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Aleph is letter 1 of the Hebrew alphabet. Start by finding it in the examples below, then say a word together before picking up a pencil.
Aleph is the first letter. Its name is historically associated with an ox. On its own it makes no sound; it carries the vowel written under or beside it.
Unlike English A, aleph does not have one fixed vowel sound. Listen to the vowel in each example.
Frequently asked questions
What sound does Aleph make?
Usually silent; carries a vowel. Unlike English A, aleph does not have one fixed vowel sound. Listen to the vowel in each example.
What is the numeric value of Aleph?
Its ordinary gematria value is 1. Gematria assigns numbers to letters; it is separate from learning to pronounce a word.
Does Aleph have a final form?
No. This letter keeps its regular form at the end of a word.
Explore more: All Hebrew letters, and Vowel marks.
Words to explore
אֲבַטִּיחַ
🍉 watermelon
אוֹטוֹבּוּס
🚌 bus
Follow the writing guide
Unlike English A, aleph does not have one fixed vowel sound. Listen to the vowel in each example. This animation follows the print-letter tracing paths. Handwriting styles can differ.
Reference: Gesenius, Hebrew Grammar, section 5 (alphabet and numbering). Sound guides here describe modern Israeli Hebrew; family and community pronunciations vary.