Yod, resh, tav: three Hebrew letters explained

The query yod resh tav points to three Hebrew letters: י, ר, and ת. They are not consecutive in alphabet order, so learning their numbers helps keep the set organised.

Letter	Name	Alphabet position	Common modern sound	Visual cue
י	yod	10	y	Small letter with a short head or hook.
ר	resh	20	Israeli r	Rounded top without dalet's distinct corner.
ת	tav	22	t	Larger print shape with a marked left-side structure.

How to practise the three

Write י, ר, ת in a random order rather than always reciting them the same way. Name each letter, say its common sound, and check the feature that separates it from nearby shapes. The Hebrew alphabet in order gives the full sequence; the pronunciation guide explains why a letter name is not the same as a word pronunciation.