Definition: The second letter of the Greek alphabet (ฮ, ฮฒ), preceded by alpha (ฮ, ฮฑ) and followed by gamma, (ฮ, ฮณ). In modern Greek it represents the voiced labiodental fricative sound of v found in the English words have and vase.
Alright class, settle down, letโs take a look!
Today we're diving into a letter, quite grand,
A piece of history, across the land.
"Beta," you ask, what does it signify?
Let's break it down with a little try!
The dictionary tells us, clear and bright,
Itโs the
second
letter in Greek light!
(ฮ, ฮฒ) โ See that beautiful curve?
Following Alpha, a knowledge preserve.
And after Beta, comes Gamma so bold,
A sequence of letters, stories told.
But it's more than just placement you see,
Itโs how the sound is made for you and me!
In modern Greek, a lovely sound does flow,
Like "have" or โvase,โ if you want to know.
A
voiced labiodental fricative
โ quite a phrase,
A gentle vibration in countless ways!
So remember Beta, don't be dismayed,
Itโs a letter with history, cleverly made!
Any questions? Don't hesitate to speak,
Letโs learn together, knowledge we seek!