Re: Hebrew spelling

David H wrote:


> Hello. I would like to know which is the correct spelling for the
> word "akhshav" (now), I have seen two versions of this word, one
> spelt "ayin, kaf, shin vav" and "ayin kaf shin YOD vav", I would like to
> know why this extra yod is added in unvocalised spelling, because I have
> certainly never heard it pronounced akhshayv. Also, is there any specific
> rule as to when I should spell unovcalised words with an extra yod?
> Thanks
The diphthong [-aw] found only in final position, should normally be written
as yod-waw. Just a convention.

-- Yitzik