How to pronounce Muslim
Say it like MUHZ-lum. Muslim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHZ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Muslim. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MUHZ
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muslim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Muslim
American and British speakers say Muslim in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌzləm/ in the US and /ˈmʌzlɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHZ-lim.
What does Muslim mean?
- a believer in or follower of Islam
- of or relating to or supporting Islamism“Islamic art”
Questions about saying Muslim
How do you pronounce Muslim?
Say MUHZ-lum. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌzləm/. In British English it is /ˈmʌzlɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Muslim?
Muslim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHZ). Broken into parts: MUHZ · lum.
Do Americans and Brits say Muslim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌzləm/ and the British form is /ˈmʌzlɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.