ש can also the Sh sound and is use for Sh. Generally, ס is used for transliterations. כ is used for a Ch pronounced like a K as in 'Christopher.' Generally, ק is used for transliterations of both C and K. ת is used when a Th makes a T sound as in 'Thomas.' Generally ט is used by default for transliterations. This is to eliminate confusion, as ב can also make a B sound, and ו can also be used for O, U, and W. Generally, ו is used at the beginning of words and ב elsewhere in words, though ו can be used for a V sound elsewhere in words. Note that several pairs of Hebrew letters sound alike. For vowels with ambiguous sounds, use the Hebrew letter that represents that vowel (e.g.For A followed by an L (as in 'fall') use ול (spelled פול).For Oi as in 'coin' or Oy as in 'boy,' use וי (spelled as קוין, בוי).For Ou as in 'young' use א (spelled יאנג).For Ou as in 'mouse' or Ow as in 'how,' use או (spelled as מאוס, האו).For Au as in 'August' or Aw as in 'law,' use או (spelled as אוגוסט, לאו).For O as in 'mother' use א (spelled מאת׳ר).For I as in 'ride' use יי (spelled רייד).For E as in 'Megan' use יי (spelled מייגן). ![]()
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