How to pronounce dreidel
Say it like DRAY-dul. Dreidel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAY).
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- DRAY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dreidel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dreidel
American and British speakers say dreidel in essentially the same way: /ˈdreɪdəl/ in the US and /ˈdreɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAY-dul.
What does dreidel mean?
- A four-sided spinning top, inscribed with the four Hebrew letters נ (nun), ג (gimel), ה (hey), and ש (shin) (or פ (pey)) on each side, often used to play a traditional game during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
- A gambling game played using this top.
Words that rhyme with dreidel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dreidel.
Questions about saying dreidel
How do you pronounce dreidel?
Say DRAY-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdreɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˈdreɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dreidel?
Dreidel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAY). Broken into parts: DRAY · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say dreidel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdreɪdəl/ and the British form is /ˈdreɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.