FAIR-ih-see
Put the strongest beat on the first syllable.
- Syllable guide
- Phar · i · see
- Read the spelling
- Pharisee
Try it slowly.
Begin with fair, not far, in this common English reading.
Say FAIR-ih-see once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Pharisee in context
The Pharisees were a Jewish religious group mentioned in the New Testament. Individual Pharisees appear in different encounters with Jesus.
Read John 3:1 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Pharisee in English?
One common English pronunciation is FAIR-ih-see. Emphasize the first syllable.
What is the Bible context for Pharisee?
The Pharisees were a Jewish religious group mentioned in the New Testament. Individual Pharisees appear in different encounters with Jesus.
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.
