Definition

1. Noun:
   • The 10th letter of the Hebrew alphabet: "Yodh" is the tenth letter in the traditional order of the Hebrew alphabet. It represents a palatal approximant sound, similar to the English 'y' in "yes". In Hebrew writing, it is written as י.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The word begins with the letter yodh.
  • In the Hebrew word "Yerushalayim" (Jerusalem), the first letter is a yodh.

Advanced Usage

• In linguistic or academic contexts: The term "yodh" is used when discussing the alphabet, phonetics, or orthography of Semitic languages.
  • The scholar explained the historical pronunciation of the yodh.

Variants and Related Words

• Yod (noun): A common alternate spelling for "yodh".
• Yodh is sometimes referenced in the context of other alphabetic orders, such as in the spelling of the Greek letter or its role in the Arabic letter , which share a common Phoenician origin.

Synonyms

• Tenth letter: A descriptive synonym referencing its position.
• Iota (in certain comparative contexts): When discussing the Greek alphabet, iota is the equivalent letter derived from the same Phoenician source.

Related Phrases

• "From aleph to yodh": A phrase analogous to "from A to Z", indicating a complete range or everything, using the first and tenth letters of the Hebrew alphabet. (Note: The more common Hebrew phrase is "from aleph to tav", using the last letter).
  • His knowledge of the subject covers everything from aleph to yodh.

Noun

1. the 10th letter of the Hebrew alphabet