What are the names of Hebrew vowels?

Hebrew doesn't have vowels in the same way as English or many other languages. Instead of letters representing vowels, it uses a system of *vowel points* (niqqud) written *below* or *above* the consonants. There isn't a single, universally agreed-upon set of *names* for these points in English, but here are the most common transliterations and their approximate pronunciations:

* a: Patach (a as in "father")

* e: Segol (e as in "bet")

* i: Chirik (i as in "machine")

* o: Qamatz (o as in "go")

* u: Kubutz (u as in "put")

* schwa: Sheva (a very short, indistinct sound; like the "a" in "about")

These are the basic vowels. There are also variations and combinations of these points, creating different vowel sounds and nuances. Additionally, there are other vowel points less frequently used and often more subtle in their pronunciation. It's important to note that the exact pronunciation of these vowel points can vary slightly depending on context and tradition.