How to Pronounce "Psalm"
Hard🌐 Greek word
IPA
sɑːm
Syllables:
psalm
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What does "Psalm" mean?
nounA sacred song or hymn, especially one of the 150 contained in the Book of Psalms in the Bible.
Example:
"The choir sang a beautiful psalm during the Sunday service."
Origin of "Psalm"
From Greek psalmos meaning song sung to a harp. The P at the beginning is completely silent.
How to Say "Psalm"
🗣️ Step by Step
Say 'sahm' (sounds like 'sahm'). The 's' is like in 'see', the 'ah' is like in 'father', and the 'm' is like in 'mom'. Stress the 'sah'.
⚠️ Common Mistake
Many people mistakenly pronounce it as 'psalm' (with a 'p' sound at the beginning), which is incorrect because the 'p' is silent.
💬 Example
The choir sang a beautiful psalm during the Sunday service.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Psalm?
Psalm is pronounced sɑːm. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.
Is Psalm hard to pronounce?
Psalm is considered hard to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is sɑːm.
What language is Psalm from?
Psalm originates from Greek. From Greek psalmos meaning song sung to a harp. The P at the beginning is completely silent.