How to pronounce selah
Say it like SEE-luh. Selah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of selah
American and British speakers say selah in essentially the same way: /ˈsilə/ in the US and /ˈsiːlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-luh.
What does selah mean?
- A word occurring between verses or paragraphs in parts of the Hebrew Bible, namely in Habakkuk and the Psalms; perhaps indicating a pause, either for contemplation or for clearing the throat in singing.
- A pause or rest of a contemplative nature.
Words that rhyme with selah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of selah.
Questions about saying selah
How do you pronounce selah?
Say SEE-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsilə/. In British English it is /ˈsiːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selah?
Selah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say selah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsilə/ and the British form is /ˈsiːlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.