How to pronounce shaheed
Say it like shuh-HEED. Shaheed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEED).
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- shuh
- HEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shaheed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shaheed
American and British speakers say shaheed in essentially the same way: /ʃəˈhid/ in the US and /ʃəˈhiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: shuh-HEED.
What does shaheed mean?
- An Islamic or Sikh martyr, one who has died fulfilling a religious commandment and is thus promised a place in Paradise.
Words that rhyme with shaheed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shaheed.
Questions about saying shaheed
How do you pronounce shaheed?
Say shuh-HEED. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈhid/. In British English it is /ʃəˈhiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shaheed?
Shaheed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEED). Broken into parts: shuh · HEED.
Do Americans and Brits say shaheed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃəˈhid/ and the British form is /ʃəˈhiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.