How to pronounce cherubim
Say it like CHAIR-yoo-bim. Cherubim has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAIR).
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- CHAIR
- yoo
- bim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cherubim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cherubim
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAIR-yoo-bim.
What does cherubim mean?
Questions about saying cherubim
How do you pronounce cherubim?
Say CHAIR-yoo-bim. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛrjubɪm/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛəjuːbɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cherubim?
Cherubim has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAIR). Broken into parts: CHAIR · yoo · bim.
Is cherubim 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 /ˈtʃɛəjuːbɪm/ (CHAIR-yoo-bim).