How to pronounce zahir
Say it like zuh-HEER. Zahir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEER).
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- zuh
- HEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zahir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zahir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: zuh-HEER.
What does zahir mean?
- The external or apparent meaning of the Qur'an
Words that rhyme with zahir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zahir.
Questions about saying zahir
How do you pronounce zahir?
Say zuh-HEER. The American pronunciation is /zəˈhɪr/. In British English it is /zəˈhɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zahir?
Zahir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEER). Broken into parts: zuh · HEER.
Is zahir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /zəˈhɪə/ (zuh-HEER).