How to pronounce kanafeh
Say it like kuh-NAH-fay. Kanafeh has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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US American/kəˈnɑfeɪ/kuh-NAH-fay
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- kuh
- NAH
- fay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kanafeh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does kanafeh mean?
noun
- A Middle Eastern dessert composed of a cheese pastry soaked in syrup.
Questions about saying kanafeh
How do you pronounce kanafeh?
Say kuh-NAH-fay. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnɑfeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kanafeh?
Kanafeh has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: kuh · NAH · fay.