How to pronounce hechsher
Say it like HEK-sher. Hechsher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK).
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US American/ˈhɛkʃər/HEK-sher
UK British/ˈhɛkʃə/HEK-shuh
- HEK
- sher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hechsher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hechsher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEK-shuh.
What does hechsher mean?
noun
- A certification that a food product or establishment is kosher.
- A marking indicating that a food product has such a certification.
- To certify as kosher.
Questions about saying hechsher
How do you pronounce hechsher?
Say HEK-sher. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛkʃər/. In British English it is /ˈhɛkʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hechsher?
Hechsher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK). Broken into parts: HEK · sher.
Is hechsher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɛkʃə/ (HEK-shuh).