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How to pronounce “mullah”

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Pronunciation guide for mullah

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of mullah with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Fight for Freedom in Iran and UkraineSo these very hard liners, this mullah, you know, Ebrahim Raisi,
Definition summary
(Islam) An honorific title for a scholar of theology and sharia law.

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How to pronounce mullah

The Fight for Freedom in Iran and Ukraine

So these very hard liners, this mullah, you know, Ebrahim Raisi,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “mullah”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (Islam) An honorific title for a scholar of theology and sharia law.
  • (Islam) An honorific title for a mosque leader.
  • (Islam) A scholar and teacher of theology and sharia law, and an issuer of fatwas.
  • (India, religious slur, slang) A conservative Muslim leader or cleric, especially one who is hostile against other religions.
  • (India, religious slur, slang, by extension) A Muslim.
  • (dated, Iran, Islam) A low-level cleric who specializes in telling stories of Ashura, rather than teaching or issuing fatwas. See also: ruhani
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive, UK, slang) Alternative form of muller (“to beat, thrash”).

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