How to pronounce tefilla
Say it like tuh-FIL-uh. Tefilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL).
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- tuh
- FIL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tefilla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tefilla
American and British speakers say tefilla in essentially the same way: /təˈfɪlə/ in the US and /təˈfɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-FIL-uh.
What does tefilla mean?
- Synonym of phylactery (“either of two small leather cases containing scrolls with passages from the Torah, traditionally worn by a Jewish man (one on the arm (usually the left) and one on the forehead) and now sometimes by a woman at certain morning prayers as a reminder to obey the law as set out i
- Intercession, prayer; (countable) a prayer.
Words that rhyme with tefilla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tefilla.
Questions about saying tefilla
How do you pronounce tefilla?
Say tuh-FIL-uh. The American pronunciation is /təˈfɪlə/. In British English it is /təˈfɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tefilla?
Tefilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL). Broken into parts: tuh · FIL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say tefilla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈfɪlə/ and the British form is /təˈfɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.