How to Pronounce "aleph"
word
ˈɑɫəf
AH-lef
ˈælɛf
AL-ef
Definition
Aleph is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It is also used in mathematics to represent certain sizes of infinity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɫəf
British English
ˈælɛf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AH-lef
UK
AL-ef
Listen in Context
Aleph is the first letter in the Hebrew alphabet.
In mathematics, aleph is used to show the size of infinity.
The symbol for aleph looks like an English X with a small tail.
Cantor used aleph to describe different sizes of infinity in set theory.