How to pronounce takbir
Say it like tahk-BEE-er. Takbir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE).
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US American/tɑkˈbiər/tahk-BEE-er
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- tahk
- BEE
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Takbir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tahkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does takbir mean?
noun
- A proclamation of the greatness of God, Allahu akbar.
Words that rhyme with takbir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of takbir.
Questions about saying takbir
How do you pronounce takbir?
Say tahk-BEE-er. The American pronunciation is /tɑkˈbiər/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in takbir?
Takbir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE). Broken into parts: tahk · BEE · er.