How to pronounce kippah
Say it like KIP-uh. Kippah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIP).
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- KIP
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kippah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIPSay 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 kippah
American and British speakers say kippah in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪpə/ in the US and /ˈkɪpə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIP-uh.
What does kippah mean?
- The cloth skullcap or yarmulke traditionally worn by male Jews.
Questions about saying kippah
How do you pronounce kippah?
Say KIP-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪpə/. In British English it is /ˈkɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kippah?
Kippah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIP). Broken into parts: KIP · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say kippah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪpə/ and the British form is /ˈkɪpə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.