How to pronounce zakat
Say it like zuh-KAHT. Zakat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHT).
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- zuh
- KAHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zakat 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.
- KAHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of zakat
American and British speakers say zakat in essentially the same way: /zəˈkɑt/ in the US and /zəˈkɑːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: zuh-KAHT.
What does zakat mean?
- Almsgiving, usually in the form of an annual tax on certain types of property which is then used for charitable purposes; the third of the five pillars of Islam.
Words that rhyme with zakat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zakat.
Questions about saying zakat
How do you pronounce zakat?
Say zuh-KAHT. The American pronunciation is /zəˈkɑt/. In British English it is /zəˈkɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zakat?
Zakat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHT). Broken into parts: zuh · KAHT.
Do Americans and Brits say zakat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zəˈkɑt/ and the British form is /zəˈkɑːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.