How to pronounce sahih
Say it like suh-HEE. Sahih has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE).
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- suh
- HEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sahih pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sahih
American and British speakers say sahih in essentially the same way: /səˈhi/ in the US and /səˈhiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-HEE.
What does sahih mean?
- Authentic: said of a hadith that has been preserved and transmitted accurately.
Words that rhyme with sahih
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sahih.
Questions about saying sahih
How do you pronounce sahih?
Say suh-HEE. The American pronunciation is /səˈhi/. In British English it is /səˈhiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sahih?
Sahih has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE). Broken into parts: suh · HEE.
Do Americans and Brits say sahih the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈhi/ and the British form is /səˈhiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.