How to pronounce basmala
Say it like BAS-mah-luh. Basmala has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS).
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US American/ˈbæˌsmɑlə/BAS-mah-luh
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- BAS
- mah
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basmala pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does basmala mean?
noun
- The prepositional phrase بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم (bismi llāhi r-raḥmāni r-raḥīm, “In the name of Allah, the merciful, the compassionate”).
- The act of uttering Bismillah.
Questions about saying basmala
How do you pronounce basmala?
Say BAS-mah-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæˌsmɑlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basmala?
Basmala has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS). Broken into parts: BAS · mah · luh.