English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Muslim Pronunciation
Muslim is pronounced MUHZ-luhm, IPA /ˈməzləm/.
MUHZ-luhm
US /ˈməzləm/
Syllables: MUHZ · luhm (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and adjective: A follower of Islam, or relating to Islam.
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Muslim in a Sentence
- A Muslim community has lived in the city since the 1890s.
- Muslim families gather for the evening meal in Ramadan.
- She is the first Muslim mayor of the town.
Common Mispronunciations of Muslim
Not MUHS-luhm
American dictionaries buzz that s into a z, giving MUHZ-luhm, while British ones keep it hissed.
Not muhz-LIM
The opening beat is the loud one and the ending reduces to a weak luhm.
Tip: MUUZ-lim, with the short oo of book, is also widely used and is closer to the Arabic.
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