How to pronounce shammes
Say it like SHAH-mis. Shammes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAH).
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US American/ˈʃɑmɪs/SHAH-mis
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- SHAH
- mis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shammes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does shammes mean?
noun
- Alternative form of shamash (“sexton in a synagogue”).
- Alternative form of shamash (“candle used to light other candles of a Hanukkah menorah”).
Questions about saying shammes
How do you pronounce shammes?
Say SHAH-mis. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑmɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shammes?
Shammes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAH). Broken into parts: SHAH · mis.