How to Pronounce Challah

To pronounce "challah", say CHALL-ah — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈχɑːlə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈχɑːlə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “challah”

"challah" has 2 syllables: chall-ah. It rhymes with calla and lalla, if that helps it stick.

What does challah mean?

noun

  1. A traditional bread eaten by Ashkenazi Jews, usually braided for the Sabbath and round for Yom Tov.
  2. The commandment to separate a portion of bread or bread dough for the cohanim (Numbers 15:17–21); in contemporary practice, the portion is burned until inedible.

Words that rhyme with challah

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

callalallapallahgallagalahhallahphalloplastyballasalaah

Related words

hallahchalahchalehchallabarchescholentlekachknaidel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "challah"?▾

"Challah" has 2 syllables: chall · ah.

What is the IPA transcription of "challah"?▾

The IPA transcription of "challah" is /ˈχɑːlə/.

What does "challah" mean?▾

Challah: A traditional bread eaten by Ashkenazi Jews, usually braided for the Sabbath and round for Yom Tov.

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