Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does piyyut mean?
A Jewish liturgical poem.
Where does piyyut come from?
Borrowed from Hebrew פִּיּוּט (piyút). Doublet of poet.

How to pronounce piyyut

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