How To Pronounce Allah
allah
In British English, allah is pronounced /ˈæl.ə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈæl.ə]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈɑː.lə/.
Allah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Allah has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Allah
How do you pronounce allah in British English?
In British English, allah is pronounced /ˈæl.ə/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈæl.ə].
How do you pronounce allah in American English?
In American English, allah is pronounced /ˈɑː.lə/.
How many syllables are in allah?
Allah has two syllables, /æl/ + /ə/.
Where is the stress in allah?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /æl/.
Do British and American English pronounce allah the same way?
No. British English has /ˈæl.ə/ and American English has /ˈɑː.lə/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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