How to pronounce kollel
Say it like koh-LEL. Kollel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEL).
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- koh
- LEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kollel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of kollel
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-LEL.
What does kollel mean?
- An institute for full-time advanced study of the Talmud and rabbinic literature.
Words that rhyme with kollel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kollel.
Questions about saying kollel
How do you pronounce kollel?
Say koh-LEL. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈlɛl/. In British English it is /kəʊˈlɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kollel?
Kollel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEL). Broken into parts: koh · LEL.
Is kollel pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəʊˈlɛl/ (koh-LEL).