How to pronounce tabernacle
Say it like TAB-er-nak-ul. Tabernacle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAB).
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- TAB
- er
- nak
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tabernacle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tabernacle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAB-uh-nak-ul.
What does tabernacle mean?
- Any temporary dwelling; a hut, tent, or booth.
- The portable tent used before the construction of the temple, where the shekinah (presence of God) was believed to dwell.
- The Jewish Temple at Jerusalem (as continuing the functions of the earlier tabernacle).
- To dwell; to abide for a time.
- To instill or reside within, as a quality or virtue,
Where does tabernacle come from?
From Middle English tabernacle (14th century), from Old French tabernacle, from Latin tabernāculum (“tent, booth, shed”), the diminutive of taberna (“hut, shed”).
Questions about saying tabernacle
How do you pronounce tabernacle?
Say TAB-er-nak-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæbɚˌnækəl/. In British English it is /ˈtæbənækəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tabernacle?
Tabernacle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAB). Broken into parts: TAB · er · nak · ul.
Is tabernacle 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 /ˈtæbənækəl/ (TAB-uh-nak-ul).