How to Pronounce "mitzvahs"
word
ˈmɪtsvə
MITS-vuhz
mˈɪtsvɐ
MITS-vuhz
Definition
Mitzvahs are the good deeds or religious commandments that Jewish people are expected to follow according to the Torah. The word can refer generally to any act of kindness or a specific religious rule.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪtsvə
British English
mˈɪtsvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MITS-vuhz
UK
MITS-vuhz
Listen in Context
Jewish children learn about mitzvahs at school.
There are many mitzvahs in the Torah.
Helping others is one of the mitzvahs.
She tries to do as many mitzvahs as she can every day.