How to pronounce kasher
Say it like KAH-sher. Kasher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɑʃɚ/KAH-sher
UK British/ˈkæʃə/KASH-uh
- KAH
- sher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kasher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of kasher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KASH-uh.
What does kasher mean?
verb
- to remove excess blood from by washing and salting““Kosher salt” is called thus, not because it is any more kosher than other types of salt, but because it is used in the kashering process of meat.”
- to remove traces of non-kosher substances from by cleaning, heating, etc.“David moved into his new apartment, put up mezuzahs, and kashered his new kitchen.”
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Words that rhyme with kasher
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Questions about saying kasher
How do you pronounce kasher?
Say KAH-sher. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkæʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kasher?
Kasher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · sher.
Is kasher 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 /ˈkæʃə/ (KASH-uh).