How to Pronounce Ayatollah

To pronounce "ayatollah", say AY-at-oll-ah — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

AY-at-oll-ah

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💡 Tip for remembering “ayatollah”

"ayatollah" has 4 syllables: ay-at-oll-ah. It rhymes with cupola and cola, if that helps it stick.

What does ayatollah mean?

noun

  1. A religious leader in Twelver Shi'ism.
  2. An authority on any subject.

Words that rhyme with ayatollah

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cupolacolalolapayolacholabolaebolagondolasolaidolapohjolapinola

Related words

allahkhameneiayatullahayatollatwelverimamtwelverismmarjaiya

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ayatollah"?▾

"Ayatollah" has 4 syllables: ay · at · oll · ah.

What does "ayatollah" mean?▾

Ayatollah: A religious leader in Twelver Shi'ism.

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