The word "berit" is spelled b-e-r-i-t and is often used in Hebrew as a covenant between two parties. The IPA phonetic transcription for "berit" is /bɛˈrit/, with stress on the second syllable. The "b" sound is pronounced with the lips closed and slightly apart, the "e" sound is pronounced as a short "eh" sound, the "r" sound is rolled in the back of the mouth, the "i" sound is pronounced as a short "ee" sound, and the "t" sound is pronounced with the tongue touching the upper front teeth.
The word "berit" has its etymology in the Hebrew language. In Hebrew, "berit" (ברית) means "covenant" or "treaty". It stems from the root word ברה (b-r-h), which signifies "to cut" or "to bind". The concept of "berit" is central to the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and refers to various sacred covenants between God and the Jewish people. The word "berit" has also been adopted and adapted in modern Hebrew to refer to agreements and contracts in general.