בַּיִת
🏠 house
Meet Bet
bet · numeric value 2
בPrint
בCursive
בTorah-style
These are three forms of the same letter. The Torah-style font is for recognition, not a guide to writing a ritual scroll.
b as in ball; v without the dot.
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Bet is letter 2 of the Hebrew alphabet. Start by finding it in the examples below, then say a word together before picking up a pencil.
Bet is the second letter. The old letter name is associated with a house. The dot inside the printed letter helps distinguish b from v in pointed Hebrew.
Look for the small base that extends past the upright. Compare bet with the rounder kaf.
Frequently asked questions
What sound does Bet make?
b as in ball; v without the dot. Look for the small base that extends past the upright. Compare bet with the rounder kaf.
What is the numeric value of Bet?
Its ordinary gematria value is 2. Gematria assigns numbers to letters; it is separate from learning to pronounce a word.
Does Bet 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
בָּנָנָה
🍌 banana
בָּלוֹן
🎈 balloon
Follow the writing guide
Look for the small base that extends past the upright. Compare bet with the rounder kaf. 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.