How to pronounce ayah
Say it like EYE-uh. Ayah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ayah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ayah
American and British speakers say ayah in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪə/ in the US and /ˈaɪə/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-uh.
What does ayah mean?
- A South Asian female servant, maid or nanny, historically, often one working for Europeans in South Asia.
- A verse in the Quran.
Where does ayah come from?
From various Indian languages (e.g.
Words that rhyme with ayah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ayah.
Questions about saying ayah
How do you pronounce ayah?
Say EYE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪə/. In British English it is /ˈaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ayah?
Ayah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say ayah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪə/ and the British form is /ˈaɪə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.