How to pronounce mitzvah
Say it like MITS-vuh. Mitzvah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MITS).
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- MITS
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mitzvah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MITSSay 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 mitzvah
American and British speakers say mitzvah in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪtsvə/ in the US and /ˈmɪtsvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MITS-vuh.
What does mitzvah mean?
- Any of the 613 commandments of Jewish law.
- An act of kindness, a good deed.
- A Jewish celebration, but particularly a clipping of bar mitzvah and/or bat mitzvah.
Questions about saying mitzvah
How do you pronounce mitzvah?
Say MITS-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪtsvə/. In British English it is /ˈmɪtsvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mitzvah?
Mitzvah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MITS). Broken into parts: MITS · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say mitzvah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪtsvə/ and the British form is /ˈmɪtsvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.