How to Pronounce Shaikh

To pronounce "shaikh", say SHAIKH — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SHAIKH

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💡 Tip for remembering “shaikh”

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

Sounds exactly like: shake, shaik, schake — easy to mix up when writing.

What does shaikh mean?

noun

  1. The leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe.
  2. An Islamic religious cleric; the leader of an Islamic religious order.

Words that rhyme with shaikh

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breakopaqueforsakeacheslakeheartachetakemakeundertakeshakefakekeepsake

Related words

sheikhshaykhcheikhsheikhermonelderhedihyuk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shaikh"?▾

"Shaikh" has one syllable.

What does "shaikh" mean?▾

Shaikh: The leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe.

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