How to pronounce sefira
Say it like suh-FEE-ruh. Sefira has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
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US American/səˈfirə/suh-FEE-ruh
UK British/ˈsɛfɪrɑː/SEF-ih-rah
- suh
- FEE
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sefira pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sefira
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: SEF-ih-rah.
What does sefira mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of sefirah.
Questions about saying sefira
How do you pronounce sefira?
Say suh-FEE-ruh. The American pronunciation is /səˈfirə/. In British English it is /ˈsɛfɪrɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sefira?
Sefira has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: suh · FEE · ruh.
Is sefira pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈsɛfɪrɑː/ (SEF-ih-rah).