How to pronounce Israel
Say it like IZ-ree-ul. Israel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IZ).
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- IZ
- ree
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Israel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Israel
American and British speakers say Israel in essentially the same way: /ˈɪzriəl/ in the US and /ˈɪzriəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: IZ-ree-ul.
What does Israel mean?
- A country in Western Asia in the Middle East, at the eastern shore of the Mediterranean. Official name: State of Israel.
- A Biblical region of Western Asia roughly coextensive with the modern State of Israel, known in the Bible as the Land of Israel and considered the ancestral homeland of the Jewish people.
Where does Israel come from?
Doublet of Yisroel.
Questions about saying Israel
How do you pronounce Israel?
Say IZ-ree-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪzriəl/. In British English it is /ˈɪzriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Israel?
Israel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IZ). Broken into parts: IZ · ree · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say Israel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪzriəl/ and the British form is /ˈɪzriəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.