How to Pronounce "selah"

word

ˈsiːlə

SEE-luh

ˈsiːlə

SEE-luh

Definition

A word used mainly in the Psalms and other parts of the Bible; its exact meaning is unclear, but it is often thought to mean 'pause and think,' 'stop and listen,' or to mark a break in the music or reading.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈsiːlə

British English

ˈsiːlə

Simplified Pronunciation

SEE-luh

Listen in Context

The word selah appears many times in the Book of Psalms.

No one is sure what selah exactly means.

Some people think selah means 'pause and reflect.'

She ended her poem with selah to invite readers to pause and think.