How to pronounce hijab
Say it like hih-JAHB. Hijab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAHB).
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US American/hɪˈdʒɑb/hih-JAHB
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- hih
- JAHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hijab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JAHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does hijab mean?
noun
- A traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck.
- The practice, among Muslim women, of covering the body after the age of puberty in front of non-related (non-family) adult males.
Words that rhyme with hijab
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Questions about saying hijab
How do you pronounce hijab?
Say hih-JAHB. The American pronunciation is /hɪˈdʒɑb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hijab?
Hijab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAHB). Broken into parts: hih · JAHB.