How to pronounce sheikh
Say it like SHEEK. Sheikh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sheikh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sheikh
American and British speakers say sheikh in essentially the same way: /ʃik/ in the US and /ʃiːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEEK.
What does sheikh mean?
- the leader of an Arab village or family
Words that rhyme with sheikh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sheikh.
Words that sound like sheikh
Questions about saying sheikh
How do you pronounce sheikh?
Say SHEEK. The American pronunciation is /ʃik/. In British English it is /ʃiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sheikh?
Sheikh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say sheikh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃik/ and the British form is /ʃiːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as sheikh?
Sheikh sounds the same as chic, sheik in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.