How to Pronounce "yiddish"
word
ˈjɪdɪʃ
YID-ish
ˈjɪdɪʃ
YID-ish
Definition
Yiddish is a language that developed among European Jews, mainly using German, Hebrew, and Slavic elements. It is also used as an adjective to describe things related to this language or culture.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɪdɪʃ
British English
ˈjɪdɪʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YID-ish
UK
YID-ish
Listen in Context
Many older people in the community still speak Yiddish.
I read a book about Yiddish culture.
His grandmother teaches him Yiddish words.
There are a lot of funny Yiddish expressions people still use today.