How to pronounce fakir
Say it like fuh-KEER. Fakir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEER).
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- fuh
- KEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fakir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fakir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-KEER.
What does fakir mean?
- A religious mendicant who owns no personal property.
- An ascetic mendicant, especially one who performs feats of endurance or apparent magic.
Words that rhyme with fakir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fakir.
Questions about saying fakir
How do you pronounce fakir?
Say fuh-KEER. The American pronunciation is /fəˈkir/. In British English it is /fəˈkɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fakir?
Fakir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEER). Broken into parts: fuh · KEER.
Is fakir 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 /fəˈkɪə/ (fuh-KEER).