How to pronounce shirah
Say it like SHIR-uh. Shirah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIR).
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- SHIR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shirah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shirah
American and British speakers say shirah in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɪrə/ in the US and /ˈʃɪrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHIR-uh.
What does shirah mean?
- Praise to god in the form of song
Words that rhyme with shirah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shirah.
Questions about saying shirah
How do you pronounce shirah?
Say SHIR-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪrə/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shirah?
Shirah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIR). Broken into parts: SHIR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say shirah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɪrə/ and the British form is /ˈʃɪrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.