How to pronounce hawala
Say it like huh-WAH-luh. Hawala has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAH).
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US American/həˈwɑlə/huh-WAH-luh
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- huh
- WAH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hawala 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.
- WAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does hawala mean?
noun
- A long-established informal system of money transfer from South Asia and the Middle East, still in use by migrant workers.
Words that rhyme with hawala
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Questions about saying hawala
How do you pronounce hawala?
Say huh-WAH-luh. The American pronunciation is /həˈwɑlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hawala?
Hawala has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAH). Broken into parts: huh · WAH · luh.