How to Pronounce "shabbat"
word
ʃəˈbɑt
shuh-BAHT
ʃəˈbæt
shuh-BAT
Definition
Shabbat is the Jewish day of rest, observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening, when people traditionally refrain from work and spend time with family and in prayer.
IPA Transcription
American English
ʃəˈbɑt
British English
ʃəˈbæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
shuh-BAHT
UK
shuh-BAT
Listen in Context
My family celebrates Shabbat every week.
We do not work on Shabbat.
Shabbat begins at sunset on Friday.
We always have a special dinner for Shabbat with homemade bread.