How to Pronounce "scheherazade"
word
ʃəˌhɛrəˈzɑd
shuh-HAIR-uh-ZAHD
ʃəˌhɛərəˈzɑːd
shuh-HAIR-uh-ZAHD
Definition
Scheherazade is the legendary storyteller and main character from the Middle Eastern collection of tales known as 'One Thousand and One Nights' or 'Arabian Nights.' She is famous for telling stories to delay her execution.
IPA Transcription
American English
ʃəˌhɛrəˈzɑd
British English
ʃəˌhɛərəˈzɑːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
shuh-HAIR-uh-ZAHD
UK
shuh-HAIR-uh-ZAHD
Listen in Context
Scheherazade was famous for her stories.
Many people have heard of Scheherazade from 'Arabian Nights'.
Scheherazade told a story every night.
Her strategy was as clever as Scheherazade herself.