How to pronounce rabbinic
Say it like ruh-BIN-ik. Rabbinic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIN).
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- ruh
- BIN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rabbinic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rabbinic
American and British speakers say rabbinic in essentially the same way: /rəˈbɪnɪk/ in the US and /rəˈbɪnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-BIN-ik.
What does rabbinic mean?
- Relating to rabbis.“Yoni was hired as the shul's cantor, but he has a very rabbinic attitude.”
- Formulated or enacted by rabbis.
Where does rabbinic come from?
From rabbi + -n- + -ic.
Words that rhyme with rabbinic
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Questions about saying rabbinic
How do you pronounce rabbinic?
Say ruh-BIN-ik. The American pronunciation is /rəˈbɪnɪk/. In British English it is /rəˈbɪnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rabbinic?
Rabbinic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIN). Broken into parts: ruh · BIN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say rabbinic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈbɪnɪk/ and the British form is /rəˈbɪnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.