How to pronounce fatha
Say it like FAHT-hah. Fatha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAHT).
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- FAHT
- hah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fatha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- hahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of fatha
American and British speakers say fatha in essentially the same way: /ˈfɑthɑ/ in the US and /ˈfɑːthɑ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAHT-hah.
What does fatha mean?
- In Arabic script, the vowel point for a, appearing as a diagonal line placed above a letter ( ـَ ) and designating a short a /a/. If the Arabic letters ا (أَلِف (ʔalif)) or ى (أَلِف مَقْصُورَة (ʔalif maqṣūra)) immediately follow, it indicates a long ā /aː/.
- The vowel designated by this mark.
- father
Questions about saying fatha
How do you pronounce fatha?
Say FAHT-hah. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑthɑ/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːthɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fatha?
Fatha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAHT). Broken into parts: FAHT · hah.
Do Americans and Brits say fatha the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɑthɑ/ and the British form is /ˈfɑːthɑ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.