How to pronounce siddur
Say it like SID-oor. Siddur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SID).
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US American/ˈsɪdʊr/SID-oor
UK British/ˈsɪdʊə/SID-oor
- SID
- oor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Siddur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- oorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of siddur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SID-oor.
What does siddur mean?
noun
- A prayer book containing a set order of daily prayers.
Questions about saying siddur
How do you pronounce siddur?
Say SID-oor. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪdʊr/. In British English it is /ˈsɪdʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in siddur?
Siddur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SID). Broken into parts: SID · oor.
Is siddur 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 /ˈsɪdʊə/ (SID-oor).