How to pronounce sefirah
Say it like suh-FEE-ruh. Sefirah 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
Sefirah 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 sefirah
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: SEF-ih-rah.
What does sefirah mean?
noun
- Each of the ten attributes that God created, through which he can project himself to the universe and man.
- The counting of the Omer, that is, the period of 49 days between Passover and Shavuot.
Questions about saying sefirah
How do you pronounce sefirah?
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 sefirah?
Sefirah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: suh · FEE · ruh.
Is sefirah 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).