How to pronounce shwarma
Say it like SHWAR-muh. Shwarma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHWAR).
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- SHWAR
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shwarma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHWARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shwarma
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHWAH-muh.
What does shwarma mean?
- Alternative form of shawarma.
Words that rhyme with shwarma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shwarma.
Questions about saying shwarma
How do you pronounce shwarma?
Say SHWAR-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃwɑrmə/. In British English it is /ˈʃwɑːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shwarma?
Shwarma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHWAR). Broken into parts: SHWAR · muh.
Is shwarma pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃwɑːmə/ (SHWAH-muh).