How to pronounce yahrzeit
Say it like YART-syte. Yahrzeit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YART).
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US American/ˈjɑrtsaɪt/YART-syte
UK British/ˈjɑːtsaɪt/YAHT-syte
- YART
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yahrzeit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- syteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of yahrzeit
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAHT-syte.
What does yahrzeit mean?
noun
- The anniversary of a person's death, usually a parent's, often marked by the lighting of a memorial candle and other rituals.
Questions about saying yahrzeit
How do you pronounce yahrzeit?
Say YART-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɑrtsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈjɑːtsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yahrzeit?
Yahrzeit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YART). Broken into parts: YART · syte.
Is yahrzeit pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈjɑːtsaɪt/ (YAHT-syte).