How to pronounce selichot
Say it like slee-KOHT. Selichot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOHT).
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- slee
- KOHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selichot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of selichot
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: slee-KOHT.
What does selichot mean?
- Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on fast days.
Words that rhyme with selichot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of selichot.
Questions about saying selichot
How do you pronounce selichot?
Say slee-KOHT. The American pronunciation is /sliˈkoʊt/. In British English it is /sliˈkəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selichot?
Selichot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOHT). Broken into parts: slee · KOHT.
Is selichot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /sliˈkəʊt/ (slee-KOHT).