How to pronounce cholent
Say it like CHOH-lunt. Cholent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOH).
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US American/ˈtʃoʊlənt/CHOH-lunt
UK British/ˈtʃəʊlənt/CHOH-lunt
- CHOH
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cholent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cholent
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: CHOH-lunt.
What does cholent mean?
noun
- A meat and/or bean stew traditionally served on the Sabbath by Jews.
Questions about saying cholent
How do you pronounce cholent?
Say CHOH-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃoʊlənt/. In British English it is /ˈtʃəʊlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cholent?
Cholent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOH). Broken into parts: CHOH · lunt.
Is cholent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtʃəʊlənt/ (CHOH-lunt).