How to pronounce tefillin
Say it like tuh-FIL-in. Tefillin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL).
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- tuh
- FIL
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tefillin 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tefillin
American and British speakers say tefillin in essentially the same way: /təˈfɪlɪn/ in the US and /təˈfɪlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-FIL-in.
What does tefillin mean?
- plural of tefilla How to pronounce tefilla
Words that rhyme with tefillin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tefillin.
Questions about saying tefillin
How do you pronounce tefillin?
Say tuh-FIL-in. The American pronunciation is /təˈfɪlɪn/. In British English it is /təˈfɪlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tefillin?
Tefillin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL). Broken into parts: tuh · FIL · in.
Do Americans and Brits say tefillin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈfɪlɪn/ and the British form is /təˈfɪlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.