שֶׁמֶשׁ
☀️ sun
Meet Shin
sheen · numeric value 300
שPrint
שCursive
שTorah-style
These are three forms of the same letter. The Torah-style font is for recognition, not a guide to writing a ritual scroll.
sh with a right dot; s with a left dot.
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Shin is letter 21 of the Hebrew alphabet. Start by finding it in the examples below, then say a word together before picking up a pencil.
Shin and sin are two pronunciations of the same alphabet letter. Both have the numeric value three hundred. A dot at the upper right or left tells them apart in pointed text.
Count the three upward branches. Check which side carries the dot before you say the sound.
Frequently asked questions
What sound does Shin make?
sh with a right dot; s with a left dot. Count the three upward branches. Check which side carries the dot before you say the sound.
What is the numeric value of Shin?
Its ordinary gematria value is 300. Gematria assigns numbers to letters; it is separate from learning to pronounce a word.
Does Shin 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
שָׁעוֹן
⏰ clock
שׁוֹקוֹלָד
🍫 chocolate
Follow the writing guide
Count the three upward branches. Check which side carries the dot before you say the sound. 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.