How to Pronounce Ayah

To pronounce "ayah", say AY-ah — 2 syllables, IPA /aɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/aɪə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ayah”

"ayah" has 2 syllables: ay-ah.

What does ayah mean?

noun

  1. A South Asian female servant, maid or nanny, historically, often one working for Europeans in South Asia.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ayah"?▾

"Ayah" has 2 syllables: ay · ah.

What is the IPA transcription of "ayah"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ayah" is /aɪə/.

What does "ayah" mean?▾

Ayah: A South Asian female servant, maid or nanny, historically, often one working for Europeans in South Asia.

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