How to pronounce mujaddara
Say it like moo-JAH-duh-ruh. Mujaddara has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAH).
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- moo
- JAH
- duh
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mujaddara pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- JAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mujaddara
American and British speakers say mujaddara in essentially the same way: /muˈdʒɑdərə/ in the US and /muːˈdʒædərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: moo-JAD-uh-ruh.
What does mujaddara mean?
- A traditional Middle Eastern dish of lentils cooked with rice or bulgur
Questions about saying mujaddara
How do you pronounce mujaddara?
Say moo-JAH-duh-ruh. The American pronunciation is /muˈdʒɑdərə/. In British English it is /muːˈdʒædərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mujaddara?
Mujaddara has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAH). Broken into parts: moo · JAH · duh · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say mujaddara the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /muˈdʒɑdərə/ and the British form is /muːˈdʒædərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.