Hebrew uses one main niqqud symbol to represent the “O” sound, similar to the “o” in go. This vowel is called Holam.
Holam (ֹ)
- Symbol: A single dot above and to the left of the letter (or above the letter in some fonts)
- Sound: “oh”
- Example: לוֹמֵד (lomed – learning)
💡 When Holam appears with the letter ו (vav), it’s called Holam Maleh (full Holam). This combination is more common in modern spelling and helps clarify pronunciation. Example: אוֹר (or – light)
