Learn how to write αυ (álfa ípsilon)
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| Do you know how to write the 'av' or 'af' sound used in 'avgó,' meaning 'egg,' and 'aftós,' meaning 'he?' This vowel combination is αυ (álfa ípsilon). Get your pen and paper ready! |
| αυ (av or af) |
| It's pronounced as 'av' or 'af,' depending on the letter that follows. If the next letter is a vowel or a voiced consonant (γ, δ, λ, μ, ν, ρ), it is pronounced as 'av,' and if the next letter is a voiceless consonant (θ, κ, π, ξ, τ, χ) it is pronounced as 'af.' |
| Here is how you write the uppercase vowel combination álfa ípsilon. |
| ΑΥ |
| And here's the lowercase vowel combination álfa ípsilon. |
| αυ |
| Now, let's practice. |
| Write αυ (álfa ípsilon) for each of these words. |
| αυτοκίνητο (aftokínito) car |
| αυτός (aftós) he |
| αυγό (avgó) egg |
| Let's review! Do you remember how to write αυ (álfa ípsilon) in Greek? |
| αυ αυ |
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