word
madrasa
mah-DRAH-sah
məˈdrɑːsəListen
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Syllable breakdown
madrasa
Dictionary meaning
An Islamic educational institution, typically teaching religious sciences; historically often built adjacent to a mosque.
History and origin
Arabic — 'place of study'.
Common mispronunciations
MAD-rah-sahmah-DRASS-ah
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