How to Pronounce Mitzvah

To pronounce "mitzvah", say MITZV-ah — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

MITZV-ah

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💡 Tip for remembering “mitzvah”

"mitzvah" has 2 syllables: mitzv-ah. It rhymes with bar-mitzvah, if that helps it stick.

What does mitzvah mean?

noun

  1. Any of the 613 commandments of Jewish law
  2. An act of kindness, a good deed.

Words that rhyme with mitzvah

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bar-mitzvah

Related words

batmitsvahmitzvamikvehchovahtzedakahmachzor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mitzvah"?▾

"Mitzvah" has 2 syllables: mitzv · ah.

What does "mitzvah" mean?▾

Mitzvah: Any of the 613 commandments of Jewish law

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