How to pronounce astaghfirullah
Say it like as-tag-fih-ruh-LAH. Astaghfirullah has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAH).
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- as
- tag
- fih
- ruh
- LAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astaghfirullah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tagKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of astaghfirullah
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: as-tag-fih-ruh-LAH.
What does astaghfirullah mean?
- A short prayer of redemption; I seek forgiveness from Allah; God forgive me.
- An expression of guilt or shame.“I should not have done that, astaghfirullah.”
- An expression of disbelief, disapproval, surprise, shock, etc.“Astaghfirullah! Look at the state of your room.”
Words that rhyme with astaghfirullah
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Questions about saying astaghfirullah
How do you pronounce astaghfirullah?
Say as-tag-fih-ruh-LAH. The American pronunciation is /ˌæstæɡfɪrəˈlɑ/. In British English it is /ˌæstæɡfɪrəˈlɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astaghfirullah?
Astaghfirullah has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAH). Broken into parts: as · tag · fih · ruh · LAH.
Is astaghfirullah 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 /ˌæstæɡfɪrəˈlɑː/ (as-tag-fih-ruh-LAH).