How to pronounce faqir
Say it like fuh-KEE-er. Faqir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- fuh
- KEE
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faqir 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.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of faqir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-KEE-uh.
What does faqir mean?
- Alternative spelling of fakir.
Words that rhyme with faqir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of faqir.
Questions about saying faqir
How do you pronounce faqir?
Say fuh-KEE-er. The American pronunciation is /fəˈkiər/. In British English it is /fəˈkiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faqir?
Faqir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: fuh · KEE · er.
Is faqir 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 /fəˈkiːə/ (fuh-KEE-uh).