How to pronounce hegira
Say it like HEJ-ih-ruh. Hegira has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEJ).
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- HEJ
- ih
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hegira pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hegira
American and British speakers say hegira in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ in the US and /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEJ-ih-ruh.
What does hegira mean?
- A journey taken to escape from danger; an exodus.
Questions about saying hegira
How do you pronounce hegira?
Say HEJ-ih-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hegira?
Hegira has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEJ). Broken into parts: HEJ · ih · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say hegira the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.