How to pronounce Khalifa
Say it like kuh-LEE-fuh. Khalifa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- kuh
- LEE
- fuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Khalifa 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.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Khalifa
American and British speakers say Khalifa in essentially the same way: /kəˈlifə/ in the US and /kəˈliːfə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LEE-fuh.
What does Khalifa mean?
- A member of a predominantly Muslim caste of Gujarat, India.
Questions about saying Khalifa
How do you pronounce Khalifa?
Say kuh-LEE-fuh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlifə/. In British English it is /kəˈliːfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Khalifa?
Khalifa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: kuh · LEE · fuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Khalifa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlifə/ and the British form is /kəˈliːfə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.