How to Pronounce "tanna"
word
ˈtænə
TAN-uh
ˈtænə
TAN-uh
Definition
A tanna was a Jewish scholar from ancient times, especially those rabbis whose teachings are recorded in the Mishnah (a foundational Jewish legal text from around 10-220 CE).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtænə
British English
ˈtænə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAN-uh
UK
TAN-uh
Listen in Context
A tanna taught many important laws to his students.
The Mishnah contains the words of many tannaim.
Each tanna was respected in his community.
If you study the Mishnah, you'll come across names of many famous tannaim.