How to pronounce tafsir
Say it like TAF-seer. Tafsir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAF).
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US American/ˈtæfsɪr/TAF-seer
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- TAF
- seer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tafsir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- seerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does tafsir mean?
noun
- A grammatical, historical, allegorical and/or traditional interpretation of the Qur'an.
Questions about saying tafsir
How do you pronounce tafsir?
Say TAF-seer. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæfsɪr/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tafsir?
Tafsir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAF). Broken into parts: TAF · seer.