How to pronounce dhikr
Say it like THEEKR. Dhikr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ðikr/THEEKR
UK British/ðiːk/THEEK
- THEEKR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dhikr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THEEKRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dhikr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THEEK.
What does dhikr mean?
noun
- A Sufi Islamic prayer whereby a phrase or expression of praise is repeated continually.
Questions about saying dhikr
How do you pronounce dhikr?
Say THEEKR. The American pronunciation is /ðikr/. In British English it is /ðiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dhikr?
Dhikr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THEEKR.
Is dhikr pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ðiːk/ (THEEK).