3.5 Rules for Silent Sheva

Syllable positions irrespective to accent

Figure 3.6: Syllable positions irrespective to accent

Learn the three rules for differentiating a SILENT Sheva from a Vocal Sheva

A Sheva is SILENT when:

  1. The previous vowel is short
  2. First of two consecutive Sheva in the MIDDLE of a word, OR
  3. Word-final Sheva

All consonants, including Gutturals can take a SILENT Sheva