How to pronounce taqlid
Say it like ta-KLEED. Taqlid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLEED).
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- ta
- KLEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taqlid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- taKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KLEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of taqlid
American and British speakers say taqlid in essentially the same way: /tæˈklid/ in the US and /tæˈkliːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ta-KLEED.
What does taqlid mean?
- Conformity to traditional legal decisions in Shari'a jurisprudence.
Words that rhyme with taqlid
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of taqlid.
Questions about saying taqlid
How do you pronounce taqlid?
Say ta-KLEED. The American pronunciation is /tæˈklid/. In British English it is /tæˈkliːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taqlid?
Taqlid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLEED). Broken into parts: ta · KLEED.
Do Americans and Brits say taqlid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tæˈklid/ and the British form is /tæˈkliːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.