How to pronounce alhamdulillah
Say it like al-ham-doo-lih-LAH. Alhamdulillah has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAH).
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- al
- ham
- doo
- lih
- LAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alhamdulillah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- hamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of alhamdulillah
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: al-ham-doo-lih-LAH.
What does alhamdulillah mean?
- Praise be to God; thank God.
- thank God (Said by someone who has just sneezed.)
Words that rhyme with alhamdulillah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alhamdulillah.
Questions about saying alhamdulillah
How do you pronounce alhamdulillah?
Say al-ham-doo-lih-LAH. The American pronunciation is /ælˌhæmdulɪˈlɑ/. In British English it is /ælˌhæmduːlɪˈlɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alhamdulillah?
Alhamdulillah has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAH). Broken into parts: al · ham · doo · lih · LAH.
Is alhamdulillah pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ælˌhæmduːlɪˈlɑː/ (al-ham-doo-lih-LAH).