How to pronounce menorah
Say it like muh-NOR-uh. Menorah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR).
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US American/məˈnɔrə/muh-NOR-uh
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- muh
- NOR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Menorah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does menorah mean?
noun
- A holy candelabrum with seven branches used in the Temple of Jerusalem.
- A candelabrum with nine branches, used in Jewish worship on Hanukkah.
Words that rhyme with menorah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of menorah.
Questions about saying menorah
How do you pronounce menorah?
Say muh-NOR-uh. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɔrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in menorah?
Menorah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR). Broken into parts: muh · NOR · uh.