How to Pronounce Giaour

To pronounce "giaour", say GIAOUR — one syllable, IPA /ˈdʒaʊə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈdʒaʊə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “giaour”

"giaour" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with glower and dour, if that helps it stick.

What does giaour mean?

noun

  1. A non-Muslim, especially a Christian, an infidel; especially as used by Turkish people with particular reference to Christians such as Greeks, Armenians, Bulgarians, Serbs and Assyrians.

Words that rhyme with giaour

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glowerdourpowerempowerscourbowersourtowerdevouroverpowercowerbrainpower

Related words

gayreekgorgiogorjerguebergorgiaghebergaourgabr

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "giaour"?▾

"Giaour" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "giaour"?▾

The IPA transcription of "giaour" is /ˈdʒaʊə/.

What does "giaour" mean?▾

Giaour: A non-Muslim, especially a Christian, an infidel; especially as used by Turkish people with particular reference to Christians such as Greeks, Armenians, Bulgarians, Serbs and Assyrians.

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