How to pronounce chovah
Say it like KOH-vuh. Chovah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chovah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chovah
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-vuh.
What does chovah mean?
- A ritual that is not commanded in the Torah but that is still considered mandatory.
Words that rhyme with chovah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chovah.
Questions about saying chovah
How do you pronounce chovah?
Say KOH-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊvə/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chovah?
Chovah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · vuh.
Is chovah 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 /ˈkəʊvə/ (KOH-vuh).