How to Pronounce Menorah

To pronounce "menorah", say MEN-or-ah — 3 syllables, IPA /mɪˈnɔːɹə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/mɪˈnɔːɹə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “menorah”

"menorah" has 3 syllables: men-or-ah. It rhymes with plethora and pandora, if that helps it stick.

What does menorah mean?

noun

  1. A holy candelabrum with seven branches used in the Temple of Jerusalem.
  2. A candelabrum (hanukkiah) with nine branches used in Jewish worship on Hanukkah.

Synonyms

hanukkiah

Words that rhyme with menorah

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plethorapandoraangoratorahfedoralauraboraforanoradorasenoracarfora

Related words

branchedmenorahanukkiahlampstandshamashshammasshammesshammash

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "menorah"?▾

"Menorah" has 3 syllables: men · or · ah.

What is the IPA transcription of "menorah"?▾

The IPA transcription of "menorah" is /mɪˈnɔːɹə/.

What does "menorah" mean?▾

Menorah: A holy candelabrum with seven branches used in the Temple of Jerusalem.

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