How to pronounce mullah
Say it like MUHL-uh. Mullah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL).
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- MUHL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mullah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mullah
American and British speakers say mullah in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌlə/ in the US and /ˈmʌlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHL-uh.
What does mullah mean?
- An honorific title for a scholar of theology and sharia law.
- An honorific title for a mosque leader.
- A scholar and teacher of theology and sharia law, and an issuer of fatwas.
- Alternative form of muller (“to beat, thrash”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying mullah
How do you pronounce mullah?
Say MUHL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌlə/. In British English it is /ˈmʌlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mullah?
Mullah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHL). Broken into parts: MUHL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say mullah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌlə/ and the British form is /ˈmʌlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.