How to pronounce wuzu
Say it like WOO-zoo. Wuzu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOO).
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- WOO
- zoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wuzu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of wuzu
American and British speakers say wuzu in essentially the same way: /ˈwuzu/ in the US and /ˈwuːzuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOO-zoo.
What does wuzu mean?
- Alternative form of wudu (“the minor ablution in Islam”).
Where does wuzu come from?
Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish [script needed] (vuzu).
Questions about saying wuzu
How do you pronounce wuzu?
Say WOO-zoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈwuzu/. In British English it is /ˈwuːzuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wuzu?
Wuzu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOO). Broken into parts: WOO · zoo.
Do Americans and Brits say wuzu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwuzu/ and the British form is /ˈwuːzuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.