hazan meaning

UK US /ˈheɪzən/ 2 syllables

hazan (noun): the official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical part of the service and sings or chants the prayers intended to be performed as solos.

Definition of hazan

  1. the official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical part of the service and sings or chants the prayers intended to be performed as solos

    Synonyms: cantor

    Type of: spiritual leader

How to pronounce hazan

hazan is pronounced /ˈheɪzən/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with hazan

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in AN · 5-letter words

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