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How to pronounce tzaddik

Say it like TSAH-deek. Tzaddik has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSAH).

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US American/ˈtsɑdik/TSAH-deek
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  • TSAH
  • deek
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Tzaddik pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. TSAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
  2. deekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

What does tzaddik mean?

noun
  1. A very righteous person, especially a Hassidic spiritual leader.
noun
  1. Alternative form of tsade (“Semitic letter”).

Questions about saying tzaddik

How do you pronounce tzaddik?

Say TSAH-deek. The American pronunciation is /ˈtsɑdik/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in tzaddik?

Tzaddik has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSAH). Broken into parts: TSAH · deek.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).