How to pronounce suhur
Say it like suh-HOOR. Suhur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOOR).
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- suh
- HOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suhur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of suhur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-HOOR.
What does suhur mean?
- A pre-dawn breakfast during the Ramadan fasting.
Words that rhyme with suhur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suhur.
Questions about saying suhur
How do you pronounce suhur?
Say suh-HOOR. The American pronunciation is /səˈhur/. In British English it is /səˈhʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suhur?
Suhur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOOR). Broken into parts: suh · HOOR.
Is suhur 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 /səˈhʊə/ (suh-HOOR).