How to pronounce galut
Say it like guh-LOOT. Galut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOT).
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- guh
- LOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of galut
American and British speakers say galut in essentially the same way: /ɡəˈlut/ in the US and /ɡəˈluːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: guh-LOOT.
What does galut mean?
- The Jewish Diaspora (dispersion from Israel).
Words that rhyme with galut
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of galut.
Questions about saying galut
How do you pronounce galut?
Say guh-LOOT. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈlut/. In British English it is /ɡəˈluːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galut?
Galut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOT). Broken into parts: guh · LOOT.
Do Americans and Brits say galut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡəˈlut/ and the British form is /ɡəˈluːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.