How to pronounce hilal
Say it like HY-lul. Hilal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- lul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hilal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hilal
American and British speakers say hilal in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪləl/ in the US and /ˈhaɪləl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-lul.
What does hilal mean?
- Of or pertaining to a hilum.“hilal cavity”
- The crescent moon, used in determining the start and end of Islamic months in the Hijri calendar.
Questions about saying hilal
How do you pronounce hilal?
Say HY-lul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪləl/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪləl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hilal?
Hilal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · lul.
Do Americans and Brits say hilal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪləl/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪləl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.