Ch3 Diphthong Recognition

Chapter 3 — Syllabification and Pronunciation

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Identify the diphthong combination (Pathach + Yod, Qamets + Yod before Waw, Holem + Yod, Shureq + Yod, or none) in 12 Hebrew words, reinforcing the reworked §3.10 diphthong table and the Qamets+Yod-before-Waw quiescence rule.

Sample Questions

Q1. 1 בַּ֫יִת house Pathach + Yod Holem + Yod Shureq + Yod Qamets + Yod (before Waw) None no diphthong

A: ✓ בַּ֫יִת house Pathach + Yod

Q2. 2 שָׁמַ֫יִם heavens Holem + Yod Pathach + Yod None no diphthong Shureq + Yod Qamets + Yod (before Waw)

A: ✓ שָׁמַ֫יִם heavens Pathach + Yod

Q3. 3 חַי living, alive Qamets + Yod (before Waw) Shureq + Yod Pathach + Yod Holem + Yod None no diphthong

A: ✓ חַי living, alive Pathach + Yod