How to Pronounce "tefillin"
word
təˈfɪlɪn
tuh-FIL-in
tˈɛfɪlˌɪn
teh-FIL-in
Definition
Small black leather boxes containing Hebrew scriptures, worn by Jewish men during weekday morning prayers as a religious practice.
IPA Transcription
American English
təˈfɪlɪn
British English
tˈɛfɪlˌɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tuh-FIL-in
UK
teh-FIL-in
Listen in Context
Jewish men wear tefillin during morning prayers.
The tefillin contain verses from the Torah.
He learned how to put on the tefillin at his synagogue.
Don't forget your tefillin before you leave for morning prayers.