How to pronounce mikveh
Say it like MIK-vuh. Mikveh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIK).
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- MIK
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mikveh 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 mikveh
American and British speakers say mikveh in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪkvə/ in the US and /ˈmɪkfə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIK-fuh.
What does mikveh mean?
- A ritual bath in which various Jewish purifications are performed.
Questions about saying mikveh
How do you pronounce mikveh?
Say MIK-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪkvə/. In British English it is /ˈmɪkfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mikveh?
Mikveh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIK). Broken into parts: MIK · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say mikveh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪkvə/ and the British form is /ˈmɪkfə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.