How to pronounce tsitsith
Say it like TSIT-sith. Tsitsith has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSIT).
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- TSIT
- sith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tsitsith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TSITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sithKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tsitsith
American and British speakers say tsitsith in essentially the same way: /ˈtsɪtsɪθ/ in the US and /ˈtsɪtsɪθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TSIT-sith.
What does tsitsith mean?
- any of the four tassels or fringes on garments worn by the Jews in remembrance of the commandments
Questions about saying tsitsith
How do you pronounce tsitsith?
Say TSIT-sith. The American pronunciation is /ˈtsɪtsɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈtsɪtsɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tsitsith?
Tsitsith has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSIT). Broken into parts: TSIT · sith.
Do Americans and Brits say tsitsith the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtsɪtsɪθ/ and the British form is /ˈtsɪtsɪθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.