Exercise 3

The Alphabet and Pronunciation

Write out and pronounce the Greek letters of the alphabet several times. It is essential to learn how to recognize, write, and pronounce each letter. You cannot continue until you have done so.

α __________

β __________

γ __________

δ __________

ε __________

ζ __________

η __________

θ __________

ι __________

κ __________

λ __________

μ __________

ν __________

ξ __________

ο __________

π __________

ρ __________

σ __________

ς __________

τ __________

υ __________

φ __________

χ __________

ψ __________

ω __________

Grammar

1. What are the seven vowels?

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

g.

 

 

 

2. When do you find the two different forms of sigma?

a.

 

 

 

b.

 

 

 

3. What are the two breathing marks, and when do you find them?

a.

 

 

 

b.

 

 

 

4. How does the iota subscript affect pronunciation?

 

 

 

5. When is the diaeresis used?