How to pronounce mezuzah
Say it like muh-ZUUZ-uh. Mezuzah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUUZ).
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- muh
- ZUUZ
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mezuzah 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.
- ZUUZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mezuzah
American and British speakers say mezuzah in essentially the same way: /məˈzʊzə/ in the US and /məˈzʊzə/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-ZUUZ-uh.
What does mezuzah mean?
- A piece of parchment inscribed with specific Hebrew verses from the Torah (Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and 11:13–21) and attached in a case to the doorpost of a house.
- An object of similar function in the Samaritan tradition.
Questions about saying mezuzah
How do you pronounce mezuzah?
Say muh-ZUUZ-uh. The American pronunciation is /məˈzʊzə/. In British English it is /məˈzʊzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mezuzah?
Mezuzah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUUZ). Broken into parts: muh · ZUUZ · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say mezuzah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈzʊzə/ and the British form is /məˈzʊzə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.