How to pronounce zikr
Say it like ZEEKR. Zikr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/zikr/ZEEKR
UK British/ziːk/ZEEK
- ZEEKR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zikr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEEKRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zikr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ZEEK.
What does zikr mean?
noun
- Alternative form of dhikr.
Questions about saying zikr
How do you pronounce zikr?
Say ZEEKR. The American pronunciation is /zikr/. In British English it is /ziːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zikr?
Zikr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZEEKR.
Is zikr 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 /ziːk/ (ZEEK).