How to pronounce teshuva
Say it like teh-SHOO-vuh. Teshuva has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOO).
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- teh
- SHOO
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teshuva pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SHOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of teshuva
American and British speakers say teshuva in essentially the same way: /tɛˈʃuvə/ in the US and /tɛˈʃuːvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: teh-SHOO-vuh.
What does teshuva mean?
- The Jewish concept of penitence.
- A responsum.
Questions about saying teshuva
How do you pronounce teshuva?
Say teh-SHOO-vuh. The American pronunciation is /tɛˈʃuvə/. In British English it is /tɛˈʃuːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teshuva?
Teshuva has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOO). Broken into parts: teh · SHOO · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say teshuva the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛˈʃuvə/ and the British form is /tɛˈʃuːvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.