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How to pronounce nusach

Say it like noo-SAHK. Nusach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAHK).

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US American/nuˈsɑk/noo-SAHK
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
  • noo
  • SAHK
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Nusach pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. nooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  2. SAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.

What does nusach mean?

noun
  1. The style of a prayer service.
  2. The melody used for the service, depending on when it is being conducted.

Words that rhyme with nusach

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nusach.

Questions about saying nusach

How do you pronounce nusach?

Say noo-SAHK. The American pronunciation is /nuˈsɑk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in nusach?

Nusach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAHK). Broken into parts: noo · SAHK.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).