How to Pronounce "tallis"
word
ˈtɑːlɪs
TAH-lis
ˈtælɪs
TAL-lis
Definition
A tallis is a traditional Jewish prayer shawl, typically made of wool or cotton and worn during prayer services, often with fringes on the edges as part of religious practice.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɑːlɪs
British English
ˈtælɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAH-lis
UK
TAL-lis
Listen in Context
He wore a tallis during the morning prayer.
A tallis has fringes called tzitzit on its corners.
My grandfather gave me his old tallis.
Don’t forget to bring your tallis to synagogue for Yom Kippur.