How to pronounce yotzei
Say it like YOHT-say. Yotzei has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOHT).
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US American/ˈjoʊtseɪ/YOHT-say
UK British/ˈjəʊtseɪ/YOHT-say
- YOHT
- say
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yotzei pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of yotzei
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YOHT-say.
What does yotzei mean?
adjective
- having fulfilled the requirements of a mitzvah“In order to be yotzei, you must hear every word of the bracha.”
Questions about saying yotzei
How do you pronounce yotzei?
Say YOHT-say. The American pronunciation is /ˈjoʊtseɪ/. In British English it is /ˈjəʊtseɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yotzei?
Yotzei has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOHT). Broken into parts: YOHT · say.
Is yotzei pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈjəʊtseɪ/ (YOHT-say).