How to pronounce "suhur" in English
səˈhuːɹ
sə·HOOR
Primary stress: HOOR
Hear native speakers say suhur in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “suhur”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
sə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
HOOR
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("HOOR"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "suhur" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "suhur is" sounds like "suhur-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "suhur" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Suhur is the pre-dawn meal taken by”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
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Suhur is the pre-dawn meal taken by
Hear it in context: “suhur”
1 clipThe English word “suhur” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as səˈhuːɹ (phonetic respelling: sə-HOOR). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (sə · HOOR), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (HOOR). Grammatically, “suhur” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “suhur” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @4:04
“individuals to believe in the prophet of Muhammad, peace be upon him. Sujud is prostration during prayer. Suhur is the pre-dawn meal taken by Muslims before they fast. The adhan is the Muslim call to prayer.”
Definition & Meaning: “suhur”
- A pre-dawn breakfast during the Ramadan fasting.
Example Sentences (1)
- “Sujud is prostration during prayer. Suhur is the pre-dawn meal taken by”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “suhur”
- Pronunciation:
- sə-HOOR
- Syllables:
- sə · HOOR
- Written Hyphenation:
- su · hur
- Primary stress:
- HOOR
- IPA:
- səˈhuːɹ
- Hear it in context
- suhur
Words that Rhyme with “suhur”
-urWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"suhur" (⁄səˈhuːɹ⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "suhur" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about suhur
How do you pronounce “suhur”?
“suhur” is pronounced ⁄səˈhuːɹ⁄ (sə-HOOR). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “suhur”?
“suhur” has 2 syllables: sə · HOOR.
Where is the stress in “suhur”?
The primary stress in “suhur” is on “HOOR”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “suhur” mean?
A pre-dawn breakfast during the Ramadan fasting.
How can I hear “suhur” used in real sentences?
This page has 1 real-world video example of “suhur” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “suhur”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).