Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

peh

Noun
/peɪ/
Definition
A letter of the Hebrew alphabet, representing a voiceless bilabial plosive sound.
Examples
  • Peh is often found at the beginning of Hebrew words, such as ‘pizmon’ (melody).
  • In the context of Kabbalah, ‘peh’ relates symbolically to the mouth and speech.
  • Teachers often use the letter peh in early Hebrew language education.
Meaning
In Hebrew, ‘peh’ is the 17th letter of the alphabet and can also represent the sound ‘p’. It is used in various words and has a significant role in the language’s phonetics.
Synonyms
  • None (as it is a specific letter, not commonly synonymized).