How To Spell Shiites?
How to Pronounce Shiites?
Correct pronunciation for the word "Shiites" is [ʃˈɪa͡ɪts], [ʃˈɪaɪts], [ʃ_ˈɪ__aɪ_t_s].
What are the misspellings for Shiites?
"Shiites" in context
Shiites are a small but influential branch of the Islamic faith. They are adherents of the doctrine of the Shia, or followers of the Prophet Muhammad's son-in-law, Ali. Shiites comprise around 10-20% of the entire Islamic population and make up the majority of the population in countries such as Iraq, Bahrain, and Iran. Shiites differ from other Muslims in that their core beliefs are based on the teachings of particular Imams. They believe these Imams are the rightful successors of Muhammad, and that these Imams have the authority to interpret the Quran. Shiites also have more relaxed family and social rules than many other Muslims.
Usage over time for Shiites:
This graph shows how "Shiites" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
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Resources
- Correct spelling for Shiites [Infographic] | Spellchecker.net
- Shiites - English spelling dictionary
- Shiites | Definition of Shiites by Merriam-Webster
- Shiites definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
- Shiites | Definition of Shiites at Dictionary.com
- Shiites dictionary definition | Shiites defined
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