How to pronounce fatawa
Say it like FAT-ah-wah. Fatawa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAT).
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US American/ˈfætɑwɑ/FAT-ah-wah
UK British/ˈfætɑːwɑː/FAT-ah-wah
- FAT
- ah
- wah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fatawa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- wahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of fatawa
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FAT-ah-wah.
What does fatawa mean?
noun
- plural of fatwa How to pronounce fatwa
Questions about saying fatawa
How do you pronounce fatawa?
Say FAT-ah-wah. The American pronunciation is /ˈfætɑwɑ/. In British English it is /ˈfætɑːwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fatawa?
Fatawa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAT). Broken into parts: FAT · ah · wah.
Is fatawa pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈfætɑːwɑː/ (FAT-ah-wah).