How to pronounce Islamic
Say it like iz-LAH-mik. Islamic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH).
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- iz
- LAH
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Islamic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- izGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Islamic
American and British speakers say Islamic in essentially the same way: /ˌɪzˈlɑmɪk/ in the US and /ɪzˈlæmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: iz-LAM-ik.
What does Islamic mean?
- of or relating to or supporting Islamism“Islamic art”
Words that rhyme with Islamic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Islamic.
Questions about saying Islamic
How do you pronounce Islamic?
Say iz-LAH-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪzˈlɑmɪk/. In British English it is /ɪzˈlæmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Islamic?
Islamic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH). Broken into parts: iz · LAH · mik.
Do Americans and Brits say Islamic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪzˈlɑmɪk/ and the British form is /ɪzˈlæmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.