How to pronounce ulema
Say it like UUL-uh-muh. Ulema has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UUL).
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- UUL
- uh
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ulema pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ulema
American and British speakers say ulema in essentially the same way: /ˈʊləmə/ in the US and /ˈʊləmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: UUL-uh-muh.
What does ulema mean?
- plural of alim; the guardians of legal and religious tradition in Islam; clerics. How to pronounce alim
Questions about saying ulema
How do you pronounce ulema?
Say UUL-uh-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʊləmə/. In British English it is /ˈʊləmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ulema?
Ulema has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UUL). Broken into parts: UUL · uh · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say ulema the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʊləmə/ and the British form is /ˈʊləmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.