How to pronounce dalasi
Say it like duh-LAH-see. Dalasi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH).
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US American/dəˈlɑsi/duh-LAH-see
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- duh
- LAH
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dalasi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does dalasi mean?
noun
- The currency of the Gambia, divided into 100 bututs.
Where does dalasi come from?
From (stem form of) Mandinka dalasoo.
Words that rhyme with dalasi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dalasi.
Questions about saying dalasi
How do you pronounce dalasi?
Say duh-LAH-see. The American pronunciation is /dəˈlɑsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dalasi?
Dalasi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH). Broken into parts: duh · LAH · see.