How to Pronounce "shul"
word
ʃuːl
SHOOL
ʃˈʌl
SHUL
Definition
A shul is a Yiddish word for a Jewish synagogue, the place where people gather for Jewish prayer, worship, and community activities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ʃuːl
British English
ʃˈʌl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOOL
UK
SHUL
Listen in Context
Every Saturday, we go to shul for morning prayers.
My grandfather helps run the shul in his neighborhood.
The kids learned Hebrew at the shul after classes.
I bumped into Rachel at shul last Friday night.