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Heth (letter)

Heth is a special letter that some people use in their alphabet, like in the Hebrew language. It looks kind of like a little hut with a hat on top.

When people use Heth in their writing, they usually use it to represent a special sound that's harder to make than some other sounds. It's called a fricative sound, which means that you have to make a little bit of a hissing or breathy noise when you say it.

For example, if you say the word "hat," you can hear that the first sound is a quick burst of air coming out of your mouth. But if you say the word "heth," it's a longer, breathier sound that continues even after your mouth is open.

Overall, Heth is just a fancy letter that helps people write down a specific sound, kind of like how you might use a special marker or crayon to write a fancy letter or drawing.
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