How to Pronounce Ghazal

To pronounce "ghazal", say GHAZ-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡæzæl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡæzæl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ghazal”

"ghazal" has 2 syllables: ghaz-al. It rhymes with appraisal and hazel, if that helps it stick.

What does ghazal mean?

noun

  1. A poetic form mostly used for love poetry in Middle Eastern, South, and Central Asian poetry.

Words that rhyme with ghazal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

appraisalhazelreappraisalvasalnasalphrasalhazle

Related words

gazellebahrghazelghaselgazalghasalgazelqasida

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ghazal"?▾

"Ghazal" has 2 syllables: ghaz · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "ghazal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ghazal" is /ˈɡæzæl/.

What does "ghazal" mean?▾

Ghazal: A poetic form mostly used for love poetry in Middle Eastern, South, and Central Asian poetry.

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