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  • From: George Athas <George.Athas AT moore.edu.au>
  • To: B-Hebrew <b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [b-hebrew] Difference between Taw and Teth
  • Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 22:33:13 +1100

Kevin Riley asked: "... how widespread is this confusion of tet and taw? Is
tet no longer pronounced as a velarised /t/?"

Technically, there is a distinction which can be made between taw and teth,
even though most don't bother today. Taw is just like your average 't' sound
in English. Taw is a more sudden burst of sound made with the tongue hard up
against the teeth and with less voice. Teth is what's known as a 'dental
plosive', which means that if you pronounce it correctly, your teeth with
explode.

So beware!


Regards,

GEORGE ATHAS
Moore Theological College (Sydney, Australia)
www.moore.edu.au






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