How to pronounce dybbuk
Say it like DIB-uuk. Dybbuk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIB).
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- DIB
- uuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dybbuk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of dybbuk
American and British speakers say dybbuk in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪbʊk/ in the US and /ˈdɪbʊk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIB-uuk.
What does dybbuk mean?
- A malicious possessing spirit, believed to be the dislocated soul of a dead person.
Questions about saying dybbuk
How do you pronounce dybbuk?
Say DIB-uuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪbʊk/. In British English it is /ˈdɪbʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dybbuk?
Dybbuk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIB). Broken into parts: DIB · uuk.
Do Americans and Brits say dybbuk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪbʊk/ and the British form is /ˈdɪbʊk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.