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How to Say "Yom Kippur"
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Yom is pronounced like 'yawm', rhyming with 'palm'. Kippur is pronounced like 'kee-poor', where 'kee' sounds like 'key' and 'poor' sounds like the word 'poor'. Together, say it as 'yawm kee-poor'.
β οΈ Common Mistake
Many people mistakenly pronounce 'Yom Kippur' as 'Yom Kipper', replacing the 'u' sound with a short 'i' sound and adding an extra 'p' sound at the end.
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During Yom Kippur, many people fast and reflect on their actions from the past year.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Yom Kippur?
Yom Kippur is pronounced. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.
Is Yom Kippur hard to pronounce?
Yom Kippur is considered moderately difficult to pronounce.