How to pronounce sakina
Say it like suh-KEE-nuh. Sakina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- suh
- KEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sakina 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.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sakina
American and British speakers say sakina in essentially the same way: /səˈkinə/ in the US and /səˈkiːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-KEE-nuh.
What does sakina mean?
- the divine tranquility obtained by reciting the Qur'an
Words that rhyme with sakina
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sakina.
Questions about saying sakina
How do you pronounce sakina?
Say suh-KEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /səˈkinə/. In British English it is /səˈkiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sakina?
Sakina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: suh · KEE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say sakina the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈkinə/ and the British form is /səˈkiːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.