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How to pronounce halachic

Say it like huh-LUHK-ik. Halachic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHK).

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US American/həˈlʌkɪk/huh-LUHK-ik
UK British/həˈlʌkɪk/huh-LUHK-ik
  • huh
  • LUHK
  • ik
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Halachic pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  2. LUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  3. ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of halachic

American and British speakers say halachic in essentially the same way: /həˈlʌkɪk/ in the US and /həˈlʌkɪk/ in the UK.

British respelling: huh-LUHK-ik.

What does halachic mean?

adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to Halacha (Jewish law).
  2. In accordance with Halacha.

Where does halachic come from?

From Halacha + -ic.

Questions about saying halachic

How do you pronounce halachic?

Say huh-LUHK-ik. The American pronunciation is /həˈlʌkɪk/. In British English it is /həˈlʌkɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in halachic?

Halachic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHK). Broken into parts: huh · LUHK · ik.

Do Americans and Brits say halachic the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /həˈlʌkɪk/ and the British form is /həˈlʌkɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).