How to pronounce zawiya
Say it like ZAH-wee-yuh. Zawiya has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAH).
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- ZAH
- wee
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zawiya pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- weeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zawiya
American and British speakers say zawiya in essentially the same way: /ˈzɑwijə/ in the US and /ˈzɑːwiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZAH-wee-uh.
What does zawiya mean?
- In North and West Africa, a Muslim religious school or community, or its mosque.
Questions about saying zawiya
How do you pronounce zawiya?
Say ZAH-wee-yuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɑwijə/. In British English it is /ˈzɑːwiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zawiya?
Zawiya has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAH). Broken into parts: ZAH · wee · yuh.
Do Americans and Brits say zawiya the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɑwijə/ and the British form is /ˈzɑːwiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.