How to Pronounce Fatwa

To pronounce "fatwa", say FATW-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfatwɑː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈfatwɑː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fatwa”

"fatwa" has 2 syllables: fatw-a.

What does fatwa mean?

noun

  1. A legal opinion, decree or ruling issued by a mufti or other Islamic lawyer.

    “I think the fatwas on that website are totally unreliable.”

verb

  1. To make somebody the subject of a fatwa, especially a ban or death sentence.

Related words

rulingdecreeedictopinionfatwahfutwafutwahmufti

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fatwa"?▾

"Fatwa" has 2 syllables: fatw · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "fatwa"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fatwa" is /ˈfatwɑː/.

What does "fatwa" mean?▾

Fatwa: A legal opinion, decree or ruling issued by a mufti or other Islamic lawyer.

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