Uploaded June 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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In this new series, "?מה הקטע" (Ma haketa - What the heck) we touch on common issues that deal with Hebrew speaking and pronunciation.

This video was created particularly for English-speaking, non-native learners of Hebrew. Some people who speak natively will pronounce Ayin differently. They are a minority, but should not be disregarded.

The message is that learning a new sound can be avoided and communication is otherwise not affected.

'In my Ulpan class, I'm learning that there's a difference between Ayin and Alef, but most of the time I just hear people pronouncing them the same... Ma haketa!?'

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