hal-uh-LOO-yuh
Put the strongest beat on the third syllable.
- Syllable guide
- hal · le · lu · jah
- Read the spelling
- Hallelujah
Try it slowly.
Let LOO carry the strong beat; the final sound is a light yuh.
Say hal-uh-LOO-yuh once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Hallelujah in context
Hallelujah is an expression of praise to God. English Bible translations may use the spelling Alleluia.
Read Revelation 19:1 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Hallelujah in English?
One common English pronunciation is hal-uh-LOO-yuh. Emphasize the third syllable.
What is the Bible context for Hallelujah?
Hallelujah is an expression of praise to God. English Bible translations may use the spelling Alleluia.
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.
