How to pronounce klezmer
Say it like KLEZ-mer. Klezmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEZ).
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US American/ˈklɛzmər/KLEZ-mer
UK British/ˈklɛzmə/KLEZ-muh
- KLEZ
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Klezmer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of klezmer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLEZ-muh.
What does klezmer mean?
noun
- A Jewish folk musician.
- A type of popular Jewish folk music especially associated with Ashkenazi cultures.
Questions about saying klezmer
How do you pronounce klezmer?
Say KLEZ-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɛzmər/. In British English it is /ˈklɛzmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in klezmer?
Klezmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEZ). Broken into parts: KLEZ · mer.
Is klezmer 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 /ˈklɛzmə/ (KLEZ-muh).