How to pronounce lechayim
Say it like luh-KY-im. Lechayim has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KY).
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- luh
- KY
- im
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lechayim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lechayim
American and British speakers say lechayim in essentially the same way: /ləˈkaɪɪm/ in the US and /ləˈkaɪɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-KY-im.
What does lechayim mean?
- "To life": a Jewish drinking toast.
- A toast
Questions about saying lechayim
How do you pronounce lechayim?
Say luh-KY-im. The American pronunciation is /ləˈkaɪɪm/. In British English it is /ləˈkaɪɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lechayim?
Lechayim has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KY). Broken into parts: luh · KY · im.
Do Americans and Brits say lechayim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈkaɪɪm/ and the British form is /ləˈkaɪɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.