How to pronounce mutasarrif
Say it like moo-duh-SAR-uf. Mutasarrif has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAR).
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- moo
- duh
- SAR
- uf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mutasarrif pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ufKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mutasarrif
American and British speakers say mutasarrif in essentially the same way: /ˌmudəˈsɑrəf/ in the US and /muːtəˈsɑːrɪf/ in the UK.
British respelling: moo-tuh-SAH-rif.
What does mutasarrif mean?
- The governor of a province in some Muslim contexts, particularly (historical) in the Ottoman Empire.
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Questions about saying mutasarrif
How do you pronounce mutasarrif?
Say moo-duh-SAR-uf. The American pronunciation is /ˌmudəˈsɑrəf/. In British English it is /muːtəˈsɑːrɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mutasarrif?
Mutasarrif has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAR). Broken into parts: moo · duh · SAR · uf.
Do Americans and Brits say mutasarrif the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmudəˈsɑrəf/ and the British form is /muːtəˈsɑːrɪf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.