How to Pronounce "Challah"

Challah is pronounced ˈxɑːlə. It originates from Hebrew. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Challah is considered hard to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈxɑːlə.

Hard

🌐 Hebrew word

IPA ˈxɑːlə

Syllables: chal·lah

What does "Challah" mean?

noun

A special braided bread eaten on the Jewish Sabbath and holidays.

Example: "At the dinner table, the warm challah was the star of the meal, its braided shape inviting everyone to take a piece."

From Hebrew challah meaning loaf or portion of dough. The CH is a guttural sound from the back of the throat.

🗣️ Step by Step

Say 'KHA' like 'HA' from 'happy' with a hard 'K' sound before it, then 'lah' like 'lah' from 'la la la'. Stress the first syllable: KHA-lah.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people incorrectly pronounce it as 'CHAH-lah', placing a hard 'CH' sound at the beginning instead of the softer 'KHA'.

💬 Example

At the dinner table, the warm challah was the star of the meal, its braided shape inviting everyone to take a piece.

Challah is pronounced ˈxɑːlə. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Challah is considered hard to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈxɑːlə.

Challah originates from Hebrew. From Hebrew challah meaning loaf or portion of dough. The CH is a guttural sound from the back of the throat.