How to pronounce oleh
Say it like oh-LEH. Oleh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEH).
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- oh
- LEH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oleh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of oleh
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-LEH.
What does oleh mean?
- A Jew who has recently made aliyah to Israel; an immigrant to Israel.
- Someone who makes an aliyah for a Torah-reading.
Words that rhyme with oleh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oleh.
Questions about saying oleh
How do you pronounce oleh?
Say oh-LEH. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈlɛ/. In British English it is /əʊˈlɛ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oleh?
Oleh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEH). Broken into parts: oh · LEH.
Is oleh pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əʊˈlɛ/ (oh-LEH).