How to pronounce shisha
Say it like SHEE-shuh. Shisha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEE).
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- SHEE
- shuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shisha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shisha
American and British speakers say shisha in essentially the same way: /ˈʃiʃə/ in the US and /ˈʃiːʃə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEE-shuh.
What does shisha mean?
- An Arabic water-pipe, or hookah.
- The tobacco smoked in such a pipe, especially as mixed with molasses and flavor extract.
- A type of embroidery with small pieces of reflective metal attached to the fabric.
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Questions about saying shisha
How do you pronounce shisha?
Say SHEE-shuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃiʃə/. In British English it is /ˈʃiːʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shisha?
Shisha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEE). Broken into parts: SHEE · shuh.
Do Americans and Brits say shisha the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃiʃə/ and the British form is /ˈʃiːʃə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.