zajal

Questions

What does zajal mean?

A traditional Arabic form of oral strophic poetry declaimed in a colloquial dialect.

Where does zajal come from?

From Arabic زَجَل (zajal)

How to pronounce zajal

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “zajal”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “zajal”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “zajal” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.