How to pronounce allah
Say it like AH-luh. Allah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allah
American and British speakers say allah in essentially the same way: /ˈɑlə/ in the US and /ˈælə/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-uh.
What does allah mean?
- Alternative letter-case form of Allah.
Words that rhyme with allah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of allah.
Questions about saying allah
How do you pronounce allah?
Say AH-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑlə/. In British English it is /ˈælə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allah?
Allah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say allah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɑlə/ and the British form is /ˈælə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.