How to pronounce chesed
Say it like KES-ed. Chesed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KES).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce chesed. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KES
- ed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chesed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- edKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of chesed
American and British speakers say chesed in essentially the same way: /ˈkɛsɛd/ in the US and /ˈkɛsɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KES-ed.
What does chesed mean?
- The Jewish attribute of grace, kindness or love; one of the sephiroth
Questions about saying chesed
How do you pronounce chesed?
Say KES-ed. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛsɛd/. In British English it is /ˈkɛsɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chesed?
Chesed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KES). Broken into parts: KES · ed.
Do Americans and Brits say chesed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɛsɛd/ and the British form is /ˈkɛsɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.