How to pronounce pilpul
Say it like PIL-puul. Pilpul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL).
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- PIL
- puul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pilpul pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- puulGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of pilpul
American and British speakers say pilpul in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪlˌpʊl/ in the US and /ˈpɪlˌpʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIL-puul.
What does pilpul mean?
- Synonym of sophistry, hair-splitting, quibbling.
- Penetrating investigation, disputation, and drawing of conclusions, especially in Talmudic study.
Questions about saying pilpul
How do you pronounce pilpul?
Say PIL-puul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪlˌpʊl/. In British English it is /ˈpɪlˌpʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pilpul?
Pilpul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIL). Broken into parts: PIL · puul.
Do Americans and Brits say pilpul the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪlˌpʊl/ and the British form is /ˈpɪlˌpʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.