How to pronounce shochet
Say it like SHOH-ket. Shochet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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US American/ˈʃoʊkɛt/SHOH-ket
UK British/ˈʃəʊkɛt/SHOH-ket
- SHOH
- ket
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shochet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ketKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of shochet
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-ket.
What does shochet mean?
noun
- A person certified under Jewish law to slaughter cattle and poultry
Questions about saying shochet
How do you pronounce shochet?
Say SHOH-ket. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊkɛt/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊkɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shochet?
Shochet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · ket.
Is shochet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʃəʊkɛt/ (SHOH-ket).