How to pronounce masjid
Say it like MAS-jid. Masjid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS).
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- MAS
- jid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masjid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of masjid
American and British speakers say masjid in essentially the same way: /ˈmæsdʒɪd/ in the US and /ˈmʌsdʒɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHS-jid.
What does masjid mean?
- A mosque.“Any masjid where the practices are devoted absolutely to The God ALONE.”
Questions about saying masjid
How do you pronounce masjid?
Say MAS-jid. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæsdʒɪd/. In British English it is /ˈmʌsdʒɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masjid?
Masjid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS). Broken into parts: MAS · jid.
Do Americans and Brits say masjid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæsdʒɪd/ and the British form is /ˈmʌsdʒɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.