How to pronounce shadda
Say it like SHAH-dah. Shadda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAH).
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- SHAH
- dah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shadda pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of shadda
American and British speakers say shadda in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɑdɑ/ in the US and /ˈʃædæ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAD-a.
What does shadda mean?
- A diacritic (◌ّ) used in the Arabic script to indicate gemination of a consonant.
Words that rhyme with shadda
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shadda.
Questions about saying shadda
How do you pronounce shadda?
Say SHAH-dah. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑdɑ/. In British English it is /ˈʃædæ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shadda?
Shadda has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAH). Broken into parts: SHAH · dah.
Do Americans and Brits say shadda the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɑdɑ/ and the British form is /ˈʃædæ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.