How to pronounce shalom
Say it like shuh-LOHM. Shalom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOHM).
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- shuh
- LOHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shalom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of shalom
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: shuh-LOHM.
What does shalom mean?
- A traditional Jewish greeting or farewell.
- The traditional Jewish greeting of "shalom".
- Peace.
- To greet somebody with "shalom".
Words that rhyme with shalom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shalom.
Questions about saying shalom
How do you pronounce shalom?
Say shuh-LOHM. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈloʊm/. In British English it is /ʃəˈləʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shalom?
Shalom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOHM). Broken into parts: shuh · LOHM.
Is shalom 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 /ʃəˈləʊm/ (shuh-LOHM).