How to pronounce aufruf
Say it like UUF-ruuf. Aufruf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UUF).
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- UUF
- ruuf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aufruf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UUFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ruufGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of aufruf
American and British speakers say aufruf in essentially the same way: /ˈʊˌfrʊf/ in the US and /ˈʊˌfrʊf/ in the UK.
British respelling: UUF-ruuf.
What does aufruf mean?
- An aliyah (Torah reading) made by the bridegroom, typically on the Shabbat before the wedding; a gathering at which this occurs.
Questions about saying aufruf
How do you pronounce aufruf?
Say UUF-ruuf. The American pronunciation is /ˈʊˌfrʊf/. In British English it is /ˈʊˌfrʊf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aufruf?
Aufruf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UUF). Broken into parts: UUF · ruuf.
Do Americans and Brits say aufruf the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʊˌfrʊf/ and the British form is /ˈʊˌfrʊf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.