How to pronounce tekiah
Say it like tek-ee-AH. Tekiah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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US American/tɛkiˈɑ/tek-ee-AH
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- tek
- ee
- AH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tekiah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does tekiah mean?
noun
- A single long blast played on the shofar.
Words that rhyme with tekiah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tekiah.
Questions about saying tekiah
How do you pronounce tekiah?
Say tek-ee-AH. The American pronunciation is /tɛkiˈɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tekiah?
Tekiah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: tek · ee · AH.