How to pronounce mikva
Say it like MIK-vuh. Mikva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIK).
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- MIK
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mikva pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mikva
American and British speakers say mikva in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪkvə/ in the US and /ˈmɪkvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIK-vuh.
What does mikva mean?
- Alternative form of mikveh.
Questions about saying mikva
How do you pronounce mikva?
Say MIK-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪkvə/. In British English it is /ˈmɪkvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mikva?
Mikva has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIK). Broken into parts: MIK · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say mikva the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪkvə/ and the British form is /ˈmɪkvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.