How to Pronounce Qibla

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

qibla

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈkɪblə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “qibla”

"qibla" has 2 syllables: qibl-a. It rhymes with kiblah, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kiblah — easy to mix up when writing.

What does qibla mean?

noun

  1. The direction in which Muslims face while praying, currently determined as the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.

Synonyms

qibla direction

Words that rhyme with qibla

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kiblah

Related words

iwanqiblahkiblahkiblakeblahmihrabqabahniche

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "qibla"?▾

"Qibla" has 2 syllables: qibl · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "qibla"?▾

The IPA transcription of "qibla" is /ˈkɪblə/.

What does "qibla" mean?▾

Qibla: The direction in which Muslims face while praying, currently determined as the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.

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