How to Pronounce Bismillah

To pronounce "bismillah", say BISM-ill-ah — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BISM-ill-ah

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💡 Tip for remembering “bismillah”

"bismillah" has 3 syllables: bism-ill-ah.

What does bismillah mean?

interjection

  1. Used in belief of blessing the speaker's imminent action, especially prior to eating and drinking; sometimes used as an apotropaic. In the name of Allah!
  2. Ellipsis of Bismillahi ar-Rahmani ar-Rahim

Related words

islammashallahbahabilalilhamburhanbahauddinsabir

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bismillah"?▾

"Bismillah" has 3 syllables: bism · ill · ah.

What does "bismillah" mean?▾

Bismillah: Used in belief of blessing the speaker's imminent action, especially prior to eating and drinking; sometimes used as an apotropaic. In the name of Allah!

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