How to pronounce nephesh
Say it like NEF-esh. Nephesh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEF).
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- NEF
- esh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nephesh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eshKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of nephesh
American and British speakers say nephesh in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛfɛʃ/ in the US and /ˈnɛfɛʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEF-esh.
What does nephesh mean?
- The tangible aspects of life, as possessed by human beings and the higher animals; sometimes translated as soul.
Questions about saying nephesh
How do you pronounce nephesh?
Say NEF-esh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛfɛʃ/. In British English it is /ˈnɛfɛʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nephesh?
Nephesh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEF). Broken into parts: NEF · esh.
Do Americans and Brits say nephesh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛfɛʃ/ and the British form is /ˈnɛfɛʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.