Como Pronunciar "ayatollahs"

word

eye-uh-TAH-lahz

EYE-uh-TOL-uhz

Definição

Ayatollahs are high-ranking religious leaders in Shia Islam, especially in Iran, who have significant influence in religious, political, and social matters.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˌaɪəˈtɑɫɑz

Inglês Britânico

ˈaɪɐtˌɒləz

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

eye-uh-TAH-lahz

EYE-uh-TOL-uhz

Ouça em 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.