How to pronounce ummah
Say it like UUM-uh. Ummah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UUM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ummah. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- UUM
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ummah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UUMSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of ummah
American and British speakers say ummah in essentially the same way: /ˈʊmə/ in the US and /ˈʊmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: UUM-uh.
What does ummah mean?
- The worldwide Muslim community.
Questions about saying ummah
How do you pronounce ummah?
Say UUM-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʊmə/. In British English it is /ˈʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ummah?
Ummah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UUM). Broken into parts: UUM · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say ummah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʊmə/ and the British form is /ˈʊmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.