How to Pronounce "sha"
word
/ˈʃɑ/
SHAH
/ʃɑː/
SHAH
Definition
'Sha' is a historical title used for the king or ruler of Iran (Persia), especially before 1979. It was also used for some monarchs in Islamic contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃɑ/
British English
/ʃɑː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAH
UK
SHAH
Listen in Context
The last sha of Iran left the country in 1979.
A sha was a very powerful king in Persia.
Many people in Iran remember the time of the sha.
During the rule of the sha, Iran went through big changes.