How to pronounce shiur
Say it like shee-OOR. Shiur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OOR).
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US American/ʃiˈʊr/shee-OOR
UK British/ˈʃiːuə/SHEE-oo-uh
- shee
- OOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shiur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of shiur
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHEE-oo-uh.
What does shiur mean?
noun
- A lesson on a topic in the Tanakh.
Words that rhyme with shiur
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Questions about saying shiur
How do you pronounce shiur?
Say shee-OOR. The American pronunciation is /ʃiˈʊr/. In British English it is /ˈʃiːuə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shiur?
Shiur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OOR). Broken into parts: shee · OOR.
Is shiur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈʃiːuə/ (SHEE-oo-uh).