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
US
SEE-luh
UK
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.