How to pronounce taqiyya
Say it like tuh-KEE-yuh. Taqiyya has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
- tuh
- KEE
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taqiyya pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of taqiyya
American and British speakers say taqiyya in essentially the same way: /təˈkijə/ in the US and /təˈkiːjə/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-KEE-yuh.
What does taqiyya mean?
- Religious dissimulation while under threat or persecution.
Words that rhyme with taqiyya
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of taqiyya.
Questions about saying taqiyya
How do you pronounce taqiyya?
Say tuh-KEE-yuh. The American pronunciation is /təˈkijə/. In British English it is /təˈkiːjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taqiyya?
Taqiyya has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: tuh · KEE · yuh.
Do Americans and Brits say taqiyya the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈkijə/ and the British form is /təˈkiːjə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.