How to pronounce khutbah
Say it like KUUT-buh. Khutbah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUT).
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- KUUT
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Khutbah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUUTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of khutbah
American and British speakers say khutbah in essentially the same way: /ˈkʊtbə/ in the US and /ˈkʊtbə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUUT-buh.
What does khutbah mean?
- A talk or sermon delivered in mosques before the Friday prayer, or at other special occasions.“Save your khutbah for another time.”
Questions about saying khutbah
How do you pronounce khutbah?
Say KUUT-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʊtbə/. In British English it is /ˈkʊtbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in khutbah?
Khutbah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUT). Broken into parts: KUUT · buh.
Do Americans and Brits say khutbah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʊtbə/ and the British form is /ˈkʊtbə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.