How to pronounce dhuhr
Say it like THOOR. Dhuhr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ðʊr/THOOR
UK British/ðʊə/THOOR
- THOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dhuhr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of dhuhr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THOOR.
What does dhuhr mean?
noun
- The midday Islamic prayer.
Words that rhyme with dhuhr
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Questions about saying dhuhr
How do you pronounce dhuhr?
Say THOOR. The American pronunciation is /ðʊr/. In British English it is /ðʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dhuhr?
Dhuhr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THOOR.
Is dhuhr 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 /ðʊə/ (THOOR).