How to pronounce dhimma
Say it like DIM-uh. Dhimma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIM).
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- DIM
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dhimma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dhimma
American and British speakers say dhimma in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪmə/ in the US and /ˈdɪmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIM-uh.
What does dhimma mean?
- A form of social contract in a state under sharia law granting special status to all or certain non-Muslim subjects, providing rights of residence in return for taxes.
- A dhimmi.
Questions about saying dhimma
How do you pronounce dhimma?
Say DIM-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪmə/. In British English it is /ˈdɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dhimma?
Dhimma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIM). Broken into parts: DIM · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say dhimma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪmə/ and the British form is /ˈdɪmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.