How to Pronounce "yeshiva"
word
jɪˈʃivə
yi-SHEE-vuh
jˈɛshɪvɐ
ye-SHIV-uh
Definition
A yeshiva is a Jewish school or college where students study religious texts, especially the Torah and Talmud.
IPA Transcription
American English
jɪˈʃivə
British English
jˈɛshɪvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
yi-SHEE-vuh
UK
ye-SHIV-uh
Listen in Context
My cousin studies at a yeshiva in Israel.
A yeshiva teaches students about Jewish laws and traditions.
He wants to join a yeshiva after high school.
Attending a yeshiva can be a life-changing experience for many young people.