How to Pronounce Shisha

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈʃiːʃə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shisha”

"shisha" has 2 syllables: shish-a. It rhymes with militia and patricia, if that helps it stick.

What does shisha mean?

noun

  1. An Arabic water-pipe, or hookah.
  2. The tobacco smoked in such a pipe, especially as mixed with molasses and flavour extract.

Synonyms

hookahhubbly bubblynarghilemaasselmirrorwork

Words that rhyme with shisha

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

militiapatriciamischaaliciaciliciakishalatishaleticia

Related words

shishahsheeshaargilehhookah-burdarhooka-burdarshadoufnargilehnarguileh

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shisha"?▾

"Shisha" has 2 syllables: shish · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "shisha"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shisha" is /ˈʃiːʃə/.

What does "shisha" mean?▾

Shisha: An Arabic water-pipe, or hookah.

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