רַכֶּבֶת
🚂 train
Meet Resh
resh · numeric value 200
רPrint
רCursive
רTorah-style
These are three forms of the same letter. The Torah-style font is for recognition, not a guide to writing a ritual scroll.
r; often made at the back of the mouth.
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Resh is letter 20 of the Hebrew alphabet. Start by finding it in the examples below, then say a word together before picking up a pencil.
Resh has the numeric value two hundred. Hebrew r varies among speakers, so a learner can recognize the letter before mastering a particular accent.
Round the top corner. A sharp extension at that corner can make resh look like dalet.
Frequently asked questions
What sound does Resh make?
r; often made at the back of the mouth. Round the top corner. A sharp extension at that corner can make resh look like dalet.
What is the numeric value of Resh?
Its ordinary gematria value is 200. Gematria assigns numbers to letters; it is separate from learning to pronounce a word.
Does Resh 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
רוֹבּוֹט
🤖 robot
רֶגֶל
🦶 leg
Follow the writing guide
Round the top corner. A sharp extension at that corner can make resh look like dalet. 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.