How to pronounce yizkor
Say it like YIZ-ker. Yizkor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YIZ).
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US American/ˈjɪzkər/YIZ-ker
UK British/ˈjɪzkə/YIZ-kuh
- YIZ
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yizkor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of yizkor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YIZ-kuh.
What does yizkor mean?
noun
- An Ashkenazi memorial prayer service for the dead.“a yizkor book; a yizkor sermon”
Questions about saying yizkor
How do you pronounce yizkor?
Say YIZ-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɪzkər/. In British English it is /ˈjɪzkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yizkor?
Yizkor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YIZ). Broken into parts: YIZ · ker.
Is yizkor 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 /ˈjɪzkə/ (YIZ-kuh).