How to pronounce ghulam
Say it like GHYOO-lam. Ghulam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHYOO).
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- GHYOO
- lam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ghulam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ghulam
American and British speakers say ghulam in essentially the same way: /ˈɡjulæm/ in the US and /ˈɡjuːlæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHYOO-lam.
What does ghulam mean?
- A personal guard to the shah of Persia.
- A royal servant in some Muslim countries.
Questions about saying ghulam
How do you pronounce ghulam?
Say GHYOO-lam. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡjulæm/. In British English it is /ˈɡjuːlæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ghulam?
Ghulam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHYOO). Broken into parts: GHYOO · lam.
Do Americans and Brits say ghulam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡjulæm/ and the British form is /ˈɡjuːlæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.