How to pronounce houri
Say it like HUUR-ee. Houri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUR).
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- HUUR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Houri pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of houri
American and British speakers say houri in essentially the same way: /ˈhʊri/ in the US and /ˈhʊəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOOR-ree.
What does houri mean?
- A beautiful virgin girl supposed to dwell in Paradise for the enjoyment of the faithful.
- Any voluptuous, beautiful woman.
Words that rhyme with houri
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of houri.
Questions about saying houri
How do you pronounce houri?
Say HUUR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʊri/. In British English it is /ˈhʊəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in houri?
Houri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUUR). Broken into parts: HUUR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say houri the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʊri/ and the British form is /ˈhʊəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.