How to Pronounce "chanukah"
word
ˈhɑnəkə
HAH-nuh-kuh
ˈxænəkə
KHAN-uh-kuh
Definition
Chanukah is an eight-day Jewish holiday, also called the Festival of Lights, celebrating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑnəkə
British English
ˈxænəkə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAH-nuh-kuh
UK
KHAN-uh-kuh
Listen in Context
Chanukah is an important Jewish holiday.
People light candles during Chanukah.
Chanukah lasts for eight days.
We eat potato pancakes called latkes during Chanukah.