How to pronounce shidduch
Say it like SHID-uk. Shidduch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHID).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce shidduch. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SHID
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shidduch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shidduch
American and British speakers say shidduch in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɪdək/ in the US and /ˈʃɪdək/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHID-uk.
What does shidduch mean?
- A system of matchmaking in which Jewish singles are introduced to each other.
- A pairing under this system.
- To arrange a match via shidduch.
Questions about saying shidduch
How do you pronounce shidduch?
Say SHID-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪdək/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪdək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shidduch?
Shidduch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHID). Broken into parts: SHID · uk.
Do Americans and Brits say shidduch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɪdək/ and the British form is /ˈʃɪdək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.