How to pronounce ghusl
Say it like GOO-sul. Ghusl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO).
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- GOO
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ghusl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ghusl
American and British speakers say ghusl in essentially the same way: /ˈɡusəl/ in the US and /ˈɡuːsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOO-sul.
What does ghusl mean?
- A full-body wash taken by Muslims to restore the body to a state of purity.
Questions about saying ghusl
How do you pronounce ghusl?
Say GOO-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡusəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡuːsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ghusl?
Ghusl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO). Broken into parts: GOO · sul.
Do Americans and Brits say ghusl the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡusəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡuːsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.