How to pronounce keffiyeh
Say it like kuh-FEE-yuh. Keffiyeh has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
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- kuh
- FEE
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keffiyeh 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.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of keffiyeh
American and British speakers say keffiyeh in essentially the same way: /kəˈfijə/ in the US and /kəˈfiːjə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-FEE-yuh.
What does keffiyeh mean?
- An Iraqi headdress from the city of Kufa that is traditionally worn by some Arabs, also used as a scarf.
Words that rhyme with keffiyeh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of keffiyeh.
Questions about saying keffiyeh
How do you pronounce keffiyeh?
Say kuh-FEE-yuh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈfijə/. In British English it is /kəˈfiːjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keffiyeh?
Keffiyeh has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: kuh · FEE · yuh.
Do Americans and Brits say keffiyeh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈfijə/ and the British form is /kəˈfiːjə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.