How to Pronounce Cherubim

To pronounce "cherubim", say CHER-ub-im — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

CHER-ub-im

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"cherubim" has 3 syllables: cher-ub-im.

What does cherubim mean?

noun

  1. A winged creature attending God, described by Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite (c. 5th–6th century) as the second highest order of angels, ranked above thrones and below seraphim; similar to a lamassu in the pre-exilic texts of the Hebrew Bible, more humanoid in later texts.
  2. An artistic depiction of such a being, typically in the form of a winged child or a child's head with wings but no body.

Synonyms

amorettocupidputtoangelinnocent

Related words

helmedcherubinputtoseraphimauphanimseraphteraphimchimera

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cherubim"?▾

"Cherubim" has 3 syllables: cher · ub · im.

What does "cherubim" mean?▾

Cherubim: A winged creature attending God, described by Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite (c. 5th–6th century) as the second highest order of angels, ranked above thrones and below seraphim; similar to a lamassu in the pre-exilic texts of the Hebrew Bible, more humanoid in later texts.

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