How to pronounce calif
Say it like KAL-if. Calif has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- if
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calif pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ifKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of calif
American and British speakers say calif in essentially the same way: /ˈkælɪf/ in the US and /ˈkælɪf/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-if.
What does calif mean?
- the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth“many radical Muslims believe a Khalifah will unite all Islamic lands and people and subjugate the rest of the world”
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Questions about saying calif
How do you pronounce calif?
Say KAL-if. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælɪf/. In British English it is /ˈkælɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calif?
Calif has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · if.
Do Americans and Brits say calif the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælɪf/ and the British form is /ˈkælɪf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.