How to Pronounce "mordecai"
word
ˈmɔɹdəˌkaɪ
MAWR-duh-kai
ˈmɔːdəkaɪ
MAW-duh-kai
Definition
Mordecai is a male given name, most famous as the name of a key figure in the Jewish Book of Esther in the Bible.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɔɹdəˌkaɪ
British English
ˈmɔːdəkaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAWR-duh-kai
UK
MAW-duh-kai
Listen in Context
Mordecai is a character in the Book of Esther.
The story of Mordecai is important to Jewish history.
Many people learn about Mordecai during the holiday of Purim.
Have you ever heard the story of Mordecai and Esther?