How to pronounce kharja
Say it like KAR-juh. Kharja has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrdʒə/KAR-juh
UK British/ˈkɑːdʒə/KAH-juh
- KAR
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kharja pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kharja
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-juh.
What does kharja mean?
noun
- The final refrain of a muwashshah.
Questions about saying kharja
How do you pronounce kharja?
Say KAR-juh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrdʒə/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kharja?
Kharja has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · juh.
Is kharja pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɑːdʒə/ (KAH-juh).