How to pronounce halal
Say it like huh-LAHL. Halal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHL).
- huh
- LAHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Halal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of halal
American and British speakers say halal in essentially the same way: /həˈlɑl/ in the US and /həˈlæl/ in the UK.
British respelling: huh-LAL.
What does halal mean?
- Allowable, according to Muslim religious customs, to have or do.
- Fit to eat according to Muslim religious customs.
- In accordance with standards or usual practice; allowable.
- In a halal manner; in accordance with Muslim religious customs.
- To make halal.
- to allow
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with halal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of halal.
Questions about saying halal
How do you pronounce halal?
Say huh-LAHL. The American pronunciation is /həˈlɑl/. In British English it is /həˈlæl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in halal?
Halal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHL). Broken into parts: huh · LAHL.
Do Americans and Brits say halal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /həˈlɑl/ and the British form is /həˈlæl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.