How to pronounce fiqh
Say it like FEEK. Fiqh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiqh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fiqh
American and British speakers say fiqh in essentially the same way: /fik/ in the US and /fiːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEEK.
What does fiqh mean?
- Jurisprudence in the Islamic law, shari'a.
Words that rhyme with fiqh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fiqh.
Questions about saying fiqh
How do you pronounce fiqh?
Say FEEK. The American pronunciation is /fik/. In British English it is /fiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fiqh?
Fiqh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say fiqh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fik/ and the British form is /fiːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.