How to Pronounce Sheikh

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

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SHEIKH

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💡 Tip for remembering “sheikh”

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

Sounds exactly like: sheik, chic, sheek — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sheikh 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.

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Words that rhyme with sheikh

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bleakshriekobliquesleekuniquephysiqueweakantiquebespeaksneakfreakclique

Related words

sheikshaykhshaikhsheikhacheikhsharmamirmullah

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sheikh"?▾

"Sheikh" has one syllable.

What does "sheikh" mean?▾

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

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