How to pronounce taqiyah
Say it like tah-KEE-yuh. Taqiyah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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US American/tɑˈkijə/tah-KEE-yuh
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- tah
- KEE
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taqiyah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does taqiyah mean?
noun
- A short, rounded skullcap worn by Muslims during prayer.
Words that rhyme with taqiyah
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Questions about saying taqiyah
How do you pronounce taqiyah?
Say tah-KEE-yuh. The American pronunciation is /tɑˈkijə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taqiyah?
Taqiyah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: tah · KEE · yuh.