How to pronounce shahada
Say it like shah-HAH-duh. Shahada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAH).
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US American/ʃɑˈhɑdə/shah-HAH-duh
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- shah
- HAH
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shahada pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- HAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does shahada mean?
noun
- The Islamic declaration of belief in the unity of God, the formal content of which is the kalima (a minimal Islamic creed); the first of the five pillars of Islam.
Words that rhyme with shahada
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Questions about saying shahada
How do you pronounce shahada?
Say shah-HAH-duh. The American pronunciation is /ʃɑˈhɑdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shahada?
Shahada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAH). Broken into parts: shah · HAH · duh.