How to pronounce goyishkeit
Say it like GOY-ish-kyte. Goyishkeit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOY).
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- GOY
- ish
- kyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goyishkeit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of goyishkeit
American and British speakers say goyishkeit in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɔɪɪʃkaɪt/ in the US and /ˈɡɔɪɪʃkaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOY-ish-kyte.
What does goyishkeit mean?
- Non-Jewish culture, customs, lifestyle, and values.
Questions about saying goyishkeit
How do you pronounce goyishkeit?
Say GOY-ish-kyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔɪɪʃkaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɡɔɪɪʃkaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goyishkeit?
Goyishkeit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOY). Broken into parts: GOY · ish · kyte.
Do Americans and Brits say goyishkeit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɔɪɪʃkaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɡɔɪɪʃkaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.