How to Pronounce Eruv

To pronounce "eruv", say ER-uv — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈeɪ.ɹʊv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈeɪ.ɹʊv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “eruv”

"eruv" has 2 syllables: er-uv.

What does eruv mean?

noun

  1. (most commonly) An eruv chatzerot; ritual aggregation of properties that allows Jews observing traditional Shabbat rules to carry burdens across property lines.

    “Sam is sad that people don't visit him at home on Shabbos because he lives outside the eruv.”

  2. One of the other types of eruv; an eruv tavshilin or eruv techumin.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eruv"?▾

"Eruv" has 2 syllables: er · uv.

What is the IPA transcription of "eruv"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eruv" is /ˈeɪ.ɹʊv/.

What does "eruv" mean?▾

Eruv: (most commonly) An eruv chatzerot; ritual aggregation of properties that allows Jews observing traditional Shabbat rules to carry burdens across property lines.

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