How to pronounce sharifa
Say it like shuh-REE-fuh. Sharifa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- shuh
- REE
- fuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sharifa 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.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sharifa
American and British speakers say sharifa in essentially the same way: /ʃəˈrifə/ in the US and /ʃəˈriːfə/ in the UK.
British respelling: shuh-REE-fuh.
What does sharifa mean?
- The wife of a sharif.
Questions about saying sharifa
How do you pronounce sharifa?
Say shuh-REE-fuh. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈrifə/. In British English it is /ʃəˈriːfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sharifa?
Sharifa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: shuh · REE · fuh.
Do Americans and Brits say sharifa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃəˈrifə/ and the British form is /ʃəˈriːfə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.