How to pronounce sukkah
Say it like SUUK-uh. Sukkah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUUK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sukkah. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SUUK
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sukkah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sukkah
American and British speakers say sukkah in essentially the same way: /ˈsʊkə/ in the US and /ˈsʊkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUUK-uh.
What does sukkah mean?
- A temporary dwelling or booth used by practising Jews during Tabernacles (Sukkot).
Questions about saying sukkah
How do you pronounce sukkah?
Say SUUK-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʊkə/. In British English it is /ˈsʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sukkah?
Sukkah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUUK). Broken into parts: SUUK · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say sukkah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʊkə/ and the British form is /ˈsʊkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.