To pronounce "riba", say RIB-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"riba" has 2 syllables: rib-a. It rhymes with sheba and bathsheba, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: rebbe, reba — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Riba" has 2 syllables: rib · a.
Riba: Muslim finance interest or usury, which is haram (sinful) according to sharia law.
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