How to pronounce bochur
Say it like BUHK-er. Bochur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK).
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US American/ˈbʌkər/BUHK-er
UK British/ˈbʌkə/BUHK-uh
- BUHK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bochur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bochur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHK-uh.
What does bochur mean?
noun
- A (male) student at a yeshiva.
Questions about saying bochur
How do you pronounce bochur?
Say BUHK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌkər/. In British English it is /ˈbʌkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bochur?
Bochur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK). Broken into parts: BUHK · er.
Is bochur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbʌkə/ (BUHK-uh).