How to pronounce mashallah
Say it like mah-SHAL-uh. Mashallah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAL).
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- mah
- SHAL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mashallah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SHALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mashallah
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: mah-SHAL-uh.
What does mashallah mean?
- Expressing the speaker's gratitude for a blessing or their recognition of divine intervention in its occurrence. God willed it.
- Expressing the speaker's wish for a fortune to be maintained, especially against the evil eye; used in congratulation.
- An indication of excitement, surprise or astonishment. Wow!
Words that rhyme with mashallah
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Questions about saying mashallah
How do you pronounce mashallah?
Say mah-SHAL-uh. The American pronunciation is /mɑˈʃælə/. In British English it is /mɑːˈʃælə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mashallah?
Mashallah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAL). Broken into parts: mah · SHAL · uh.
Is mashallah pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /mɑːˈʃælə/ (mah-SHAL-uh).