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Yod
/jɒd/noun
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Yod is the tenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, representing a palatal approximant sound similar to the 'y' in 'yes'. Beyond its alphabetic role, it's used in linguistics to denote this specific sound in phonetic transcription, adding depth to the study of Semitic and other languages in modern communication.
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In Jewish mysticism, the yod is not only the smallest letter in the Hebrew alphabet but is also seen as a symbol of the divine spark, appearing as the first letter in God's name and inspiring countless interpretations in Kabbalistic texts.
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