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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hashem

/hɑˈʃɛm/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.54 in modern English

Syllables
hashem
IPA
/hɑˈʃɛm/
14
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A substitute for the Tetragrammaton.

name

A name used by many Jews in ordinary conversation to refer to God.

name

Alternative letter-case form of Hashem.

Etymology

From Hebrew הַשֵּׁם (hashém, literally “the name”), likely via Yiddish השם (hashem).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: הַשֵּׁם, השם

Phrases

baruch Hashem b'ezrat Hashem chillul Hashem names of God in Judaism

Frequently Paired Words

baruch Hashem b'ezrat Hashem chillul Hashem names of God in Judaism

Rhymes With

hashim

Questions

How do you pronounce hashem?
The recorded pronunciation is /hɑˈʃɛm/.
What does hashem mean?
A substitute for the Tetragrammaton.
Where does hashem come from?
It is traced to Hebrew.

How to pronounce hashem

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “hashem”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/hɑˈʃɛm/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “hashem” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.