How to pronounce sefer
Say it like SEF-air. Sefer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEF).
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US American/ˈsɛfɛr/SEF-air
UK British/ˈsɛfɛə/SEF-air
- SEF
- air
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sefer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- airKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sefer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEF-air.
What does sefer mean?
noun
- A book, especially a religious book.
Questions about saying sefer
How do you pronounce sefer?
Say SEF-air. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛfɛr/. In British English it is /ˈsɛfɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sefer?
Sefer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEF). Broken into parts: SEF · air.
Is sefer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɛfɛə/ (SEF-air).