How to Pronounce Haphtarah

To pronounce "haphtarah", say HAPHT-ar-ah — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

HAPHT-ar-ah

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💡 Tip for remembering “haphtarah”

"haphtarah" has 3 syllables: hapht-ar-ah. It rhymes with haftarah and haftorah, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: haftarah, haftorah, haphtorah — easy to mix up when writing.

What does haphtarah mean?

noun

  1. A selection from the books of Nevi'im and Ketuvim of the Tanach, usually corresponding to the week's parashah, publicly read in synagogue following the parashah.

Words that rhyme with haphtarah

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haftarahhaftorahhaphtorah

Related words

haphtarahaftarahhaftorahhaftaramaftirparashahtanachpetuhah

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "haphtarah"?▾

"Haphtarah" has 3 syllables: hapht · ar · ah.

What does "haphtarah" mean?▾

Haphtarah: A selection from the books of Nevi'im and Ketuvim of the Tanach, usually corresponding to the week's parashah, publicly read in synagogue following the parashah.

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