How to pronounce mishpocha
Say it like mish-POK-uh. Mishpocha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POK).
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- mish
- POK
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mishpocha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- POKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mishpocha
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mish-POK-uh.
What does mishpocha mean?
- An (extended) family or clan.
Words that rhyme with mishpocha
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mishpocha.
Questions about saying mishpocha
How do you pronounce mishpocha?
Say mish-POK-uh. The American pronunciation is /mɪʃˈpɑkə/. In British English it is /mɪʃˈpɒkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mishpocha?
Mishpocha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POK). Broken into parts: mish · POK · uh.
Is mishpocha pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /mɪʃˈpɒkə/ (mish-POK-uh).