How to pronounce maftir
Say it like MAHF-teer. Maftir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAHF).
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US American/ˈmɑfˌtir/MAHF-teer
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- MAHF
- teer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maftir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does maftir mean?
noun
- The person who reads the Haftarah.
- The Torah portion read for or by the person who will read the Haftarah, most often the last few lines of the weekly parashah.
Questions about saying maftir
How do you pronounce maftir?
Say MAHF-teer. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑfˌtir/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maftir?
Maftir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAHF). Broken into parts: MAHF · teer.