How to pronounce sephirah
Say it like suh-FEE-ruh. Sephirah 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
Sephirah 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 sephirah
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: SEF-ih-rah.
What does sephirah mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of sefirah.
Questions about saying sephirah
How do you pronounce sephirah?
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 sephirah?
Sephirah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: suh · FEE · ruh.
Is sephirah 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).