Cómo Pronunciar "ayatollahs"
word
ˌaɪəˈtɑɫɑz
eye-uh-TAH-lahz
ˈaɪɐtˌɒləz
EYE-uh-TOL-uhz
Definición
Ayatollahs are high-ranking religious leaders in Shia Islam, especially in Iran, who have significant influence in religious, political, and social matters.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˌaɪəˈtɑɫɑz
Inglés Británico
ˈaɪɐtˌɒləz
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
eye-uh-TAH-lahz
UK
EYE-uh-TOL-uhz
Escucha en Contexto
Many ayatollahs have played important roles in Iran's history.
People often ask ayatollahs for guidance on religious matters.
The decisions of the ayatollahs can affect the whole country.
Some ayatollahs have more political power than others in Iran.