How to pronounce yichud
Say it like YIK-ud. Yichud has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YIK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce yichud. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- YIK
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yichud pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of yichud
American and British speakers say yichud in essentially the same way: /ˈjɪkʊd/ in the US and /ˈjɪkʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: YIK-ud.
What does yichud mean?
- The prohibition in Jewish religious law against seclusion in a private area of a man and a woman who are not married to each other, so as to prevent adultery or promiscuity.
- The state of being secluded in a private area with someone of the opposite sex.
Questions about saying yichud
How do you pronounce yichud?
Say YIK-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɪkʊd/. In British English it is /ˈjɪkʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yichud?
Yichud has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YIK). Broken into parts: YIK · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say yichud the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjɪkʊd/ and the British form is /ˈjɪkʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.