How to pronounce halitzah
Say it like kuh-LEET-suh. Halitzah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEET).
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- kuh
- LEET
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Halitzah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of halitzah
American and British speakers say halitzah in essentially the same way: /kəˈlitsə/ in the US and /kəˈliːtsə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LEET-suh.
What does halitzah mean?
- A rite by which a widow absolves herself of the duty of levirate marriage. It involves making a declaration, removing a shoe, and spitting on the floor.
Words that rhyme with halitzah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of halitzah.
Questions about saying halitzah
How do you pronounce halitzah?
Say kuh-LEET-suh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlitsə/. In British English it is /kəˈliːtsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in halitzah?
Halitzah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEET). Broken into parts: kuh · LEET · suh.
Do Americans and Brits say halitzah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlitsə/ and the British form is /kəˈliːtsə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.