AY-bruh-ham
Put the strongest beat on the first syllable.
- Syllable guide
- A · bra · ham
- Read the spelling
- Abraham
Try it slowly.
The opening AY rhymes with day. Do not confuse Abraham with the shorter name Abram.
Say AY-bruh-ham once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Abraham in context
Genesis records God’s call to Abraham, his journeys and covenant promises concerning his family. He was earlier named Abram.
Read Genesis 17:5 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Abraham in English?
One common English pronunciation is AY-bruh-ham. Emphasize the first syllable.
What is the Bible context for Abraham?
Genesis records God’s call to Abraham, his journeys and covenant promises concerning his family. He was earlier named Abram.
Does this guide describe the original ancient pronunciation?
This is an English reading aid. It is not a reconstruction of ancient Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek. English accents and church traditions can differ.
