How to pronounce shekinah
Say it like shuh-KAY-nuh. Shekinah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- shuh
- KAY
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shekinah 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.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shekinah
American and British speakers say shekinah in essentially the same way: /ʃəˈkæjnə/ in the US and /ʃɪˈkaɪnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: shih-KY-nuh.
What does shekinah mean?
- A visible or otherwise perceptible manifestation of the presence of God
Questions about saying shekinah
How do you pronounce shekinah?
Say shuh-KAY-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈkæjnə/. In British English it is /ʃɪˈkaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shekinah?
Shekinah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: shuh · KAY · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say shekinah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃəˈkæjnə/ and the British form is /ʃɪˈkaɪnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.