How to pronounce targum
Say it like tar-GOOM. Targum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOOM).
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- tar
- GOOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Targum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- GOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of targum
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAH-gum.
What does targum mean?
- An Aramaic translation of the Tanakh written or compiled between the Second Temple period and the early Middle Ages.
Words that rhyme with targum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of targum.
Questions about saying targum
How do you pronounce targum?
Say tar-GOOM. The American pronunciation is /tɑrˈɡum/. In British English it is /ˈtɑːɡəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in targum?
Targum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOOM). Broken into parts: tar · GOOM.
Is targum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈtɑːɡəm/ (TAH-gum).