How to Pronounce "shalom"
word
/ʃəˈɫoʊm/
shuh-LOHM
/ʃˈæləm/
shuh-LUM
Definition
"Shalom" is a Hebrew word used to greet or say goodbye, meaning peace, harmony, or well-being. It can also refer to the concept of peace in a broader sense.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ʃəˈɫoʊm/
British English
/ʃˈæləm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
shuh-LOHM
UK
shuh-LUM
Listen in Context
He said shalom before leaving the meeting.
Shalom means peace in Hebrew.
You walk into a synagogue, and everyone smiles and says, 'Shalom!'
We ended the call by wishing each other 'shalom.'