How to pronounce shofar
Say it like SHOH-fer. Shofar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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- SHOH
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shofar 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.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shofar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-fuh.
What does shofar mean?
- A ram’s-horn trumpet, used for Jewish ritual purposes.
Words that rhyme with shofar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shofar.
Words that sound like shofar
Questions about saying shofar
How do you pronounce shofar?
Say SHOH-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shofar?
Shofar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · fer.
Is shofar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃəʊfə/ (SHOH-fuh).
What words sound the same as shofar?
Shofar sounds the same as chauffeur in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.