How to pronounce kiddush
Say it like KID-uush. Kiddush has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID).
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- KID
- uush
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kiddush pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uushKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of kiddush
American and British speakers say kiddush in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪdʊʃ/ in the US and /ˈkɪdʊʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KID-uush.
What does kiddush mean?
- A blessing recited over wine or grape juice in commemoration of the sanctity of the Shabbat or other Jewish holy day.
Questions about saying kiddush
How do you pronounce kiddush?
Say KID-uush. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪdʊʃ/. In British English it is /ˈkɪdʊʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kiddush?
Kiddush has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID). Broken into parts: KID · uush.
Do Americans and Brits say kiddush the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪdʊʃ/ and the British form is /ˈkɪdʊʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.