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How to pronounce “sheik

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Pronunciation guide for sheik

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of sheik with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Off-Broadway's Alice by HeartAnd the music is by Duncan Sheik.
Definition summary
The leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce sheik

Off-Broadway's Alice by Heart

And the music is by Duncan Sheik.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “sheik

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe.
  • An Islamic religious cleric; the master of a Sufi order.
  • (some Arab Gulf countries) An official title for members of the royal family as well as some prominent families.
  • (slang, archaic) A romantic lover. [1920s]
  • (slang) An Arab, especially one dressed in traditional clothing.
  • An honorific for specialists in spirituality, for example in Sufism.

Practice Nearby Words

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