How to pronounce khimar
Say it like kih-MAR. Khimar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAR).
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- kih
- MAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Khimar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of khimar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kih-MAH.
What does khimar mean?
- A long veil worn by Muslim women as part of hijab.
Words that rhyme with khimar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of khimar.
Questions about saying khimar
How do you pronounce khimar?
Say kih-MAR. The American pronunciation is /kɪˈmɑr/. In British English it is /kɪˈmɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in khimar?
Khimar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAR). Broken into parts: kih · MAR.
Is khimar 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 /kɪˈmɑː/ (kih-MAH).