How to Pronounce "hanukkah"
word
ˈhɑnəkə
HAH-nuh-kuh
ˈhænəkə
HAN-uh-kuh
Definition
Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival, also called the Festival of Lights, which celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. It usually takes place in December and involves lighting candles on a special menorah.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑnəkə
British English
ˈhænəkə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAH-nuh-kuh
UK
HAN-uh-kuh
Listen in Context
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday in winter.
People light candles every night during Hanukkah.
Children play games for coins at Hanukkah.
My favorite part of Hanukkah is eating potato pancakes with my family.