How to pronounce hanukkiah
Say it like kah-nuh-KEE-uh. Hanukkiah has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEE).
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US American/ˌkɑnʊˈkiə/kah-nuh-KEE-uh
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- kah
- nuh
- KEE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hanukkiah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does hanukkiah mean?
noun
- A nine-branched menorah used during Hanukkah.
Words that rhyme with hanukkiah
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Questions about saying hanukkiah
How do you pronounce hanukkiah?
Say kah-nuh-KEE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnʊˈkiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hanukkiah?
Hanukkiah has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEE). Broken into parts: kah · nuh · KEE · uh.