Everybody(almost) has it wrong
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
There are hundreds of words we pronounce incorrectly in Davening, learning, etc.
a few examples:
דור הפלגה
It is not Dor Haflogah but Dor Hapalgah
Haflagah = distance . וסת הפלגה, The time (distance) between the 1st and 2nd וסת
A boat leaving shore (distancing) מפליג בספינה Hapalgah = dividing, breaking up, halving
פכים קטנים-
small jugs (plural) The correct pronunciation is Pakim (with a kaf) not Pachim (with a chaf) unlike פחים with a ח (Ches) (cans – tin)
מסכת יומא
There is no such word as Youma.
The correct pronunciation is Yoma.
משנה ברורה
The correct pronunciation is Mishna Verurah and not Berurah the same as שפה ברורה is not pronounced Berurah but Verurah.