How to pronounce shechinah
Say it like shuh-KEE-nuh. Shechinah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- shuh
- KEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shechinah 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.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shechinah
American and British speakers say shechinah in essentially the same way: /ʃəˈkinə/ in the US and /ʃəˈkiːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: shuh-KEE-nuh.
What does shechinah mean?
- the presence of God.
Words that rhyme with shechinah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shechinah.
Questions about saying shechinah
How do you pronounce shechinah?
Say shuh-KEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈkinə/. In British English it is /ʃəˈkiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shechinah?
Shechinah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: shuh · KEE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say shechinah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃəˈkinə/ and the British form is /ʃəˈkiːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.