How to pronounce qibla
Say it like KIB-luh. Qibla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIB).
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- KIB
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Qibla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of qibla
American and British speakers say qibla in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪblə/ in the US and /ˈkɪblə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KIB-luh.
What does qibla mean?
- The direction in which Muslims face while praying, currently determined as the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.
Questions about saying qibla
How do you pronounce qibla?
Say KIB-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪblə/. In British English it is /ˈkɪblə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in qibla?
Qibla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIB). Broken into parts: KIB · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say qibla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪblə/ and the British form is /ˈkɪblə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.