1.  Iōta is the ninth letter in the Greek alphabet.

2.  Iōta is a variable vowel. Its phoneme either may be pronounced long or short. Further phonetic principles will be later explained in future lessons to help when it is pronounced long or short.

3.  Iōta may be pronounced as the "i" in "hit" when it is short, or as long as the "i" in "machine." An exception is that iōta is pronounced as a "y" as in "yes" when it begins a word AND a long vowel immediately follows it. This combination occurs in the Greek alphabetical character's name. The vowel is never pronounced like the English long "i" as in "kite."

4.  Iōta is a voiced vowel as is all vowels. The vocal cords vibrate when pronouncing the vowel;s long and short phonemes. You can test this by putting your fingers on your vocal cords and practice saying both phonemes.

5.  Iōta's both upper and lower case letters look like the English corresponding letters. However, the lower case letter is NEVER dotted like the English "i."

6.  Iōta is transliterated into English as "I" or "i."