How Do You Spell LILACH?

Pronunciation: [lˈɪlat͡ʃ] (IPA)

Lilach is a Hebrew name that is commonly used for girls. The word is spelled as [li-lahkh] using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable 'li' is pronounced as 'lee', which is followed by the sound 'lahkh' that is pronounced as 'lah-kh'. The 'kh' sound represents the unique Hebrew sound that is a guttural, velar, or uvular fricative produced at the back of the throat. The sound 'lah' is a long 'ah' sound pronounced with an open mouth.

Common Misspellings for LILACH

• lilafh

Etymology of LILACH

The etymology of the word "Lilach" traces back to Hebrew origins. Lilach is derived from the Hebrew name "lilakh", which means "lilac bush" or "lilac flower". In Hebrew, "lilakh" is taken from the Old Testament book of Isaiah (35:1), where it describes the blossoming of the desert. The word has also been adopted by other languages, including English, with a similar meaning and pronunciation.