How to pronounce tikkun
Say it like tee-KOON. Tikkun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOON).
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- tee
- KOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tikkun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tikkun
American and British speakers say tikkun in essentially the same way: /tiˈkun/ in the US and /tiˈkuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: tee-KOON.
What does tikkun mean?
- A night of (usually communal) Torah study.
Words that rhyme with tikkun
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tikkun.
Questions about saying tikkun
How do you pronounce tikkun?
Say tee-KOON. The American pronunciation is /tiˈkun/. In British English it is /tiˈkuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tikkun?
Tikkun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOON). Broken into parts: tee · KOON.
Do Americans and Brits say tikkun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tiˈkun/ and the British form is /tiˈkuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.