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How to pronounce sunnis

IPA transcription: ['sʊ,niz]

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Noun

  • a member of the branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors to Muhammad

  • one of the two main branches of orthodox Islam

Usage examples

  • This dispute led to the schism between Sunnis and Shias.
  • Virtually all Muslims in Rwanda are Sunnis.