How to pronounce Israeli
Say it like iz-RAY-lee. Israeli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- iz
- RAY
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Israeli pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- izGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Israeli
American and British speakers say Israeli in essentially the same way: /ˌɪzˈreɪli/ in the US and /ɪzˈreɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: iz-RAY-lee.
What does Israeli mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Israel
- of or relating to or characteristic of Israel or its people
Words that rhyme with Israeli
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Israeli.
Questions about saying Israeli
How do you pronounce Israeli?
Say iz-RAY-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪzˈreɪli/. In British English it is /ɪzˈreɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Israeli?
Israeli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: iz · RAY · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say Israeli the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪzˈreɪli/ and the British form is /ɪzˈreɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.