How to pronounce tariqa
Say it like tar-EE-kuh. Tariqa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
- tar
- EE
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tariqa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tariqa
American and British speakers say tariqa in essentially the same way: /tɑˈrikə/ in the US and /tɑːˈriːkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: tah-REE-kuh.
What does tariqa mean?
- A religious order of Sufism, formed around a murshid.
Words that rhyme with tariqa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tariqa.
Questions about saying tariqa
How do you pronounce tariqa?
Say tar-EE-kuh. The American pronunciation is /tɑˈrikə/. In British English it is /tɑːˈriːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tariqa?
Tariqa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: tar · EE · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say tariqa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɑˈrikə/ and the British form is /tɑːˈriːkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.