How to pronounce iddah
Say it like ID-uh. Iddah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID).
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- ID
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iddah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of iddah
American and British speakers say iddah in essentially the same way: /ˈɪdə/ in the US and /ˈɪdə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ID-uh.
What does iddah mean?
- The period for which a woman must wait after the death of her spouse, or after a divorce, before she can remarry.
Questions about saying iddah
How do you pronounce iddah?
Say ID-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪdə/. In British English it is /ˈɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iddah?
Iddah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID). Broken into parts: ID · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say iddah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪdə/ and the British form is /ˈɪdə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.