How to pronounce khediva
Say it like kuh-DEE-vuh. Khediva has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
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- kuh
- DEE
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Khediva 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.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of khediva
American and British speakers say khediva in essentially the same way: /kəˈdivə/ in the US and /kəˈdiːvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-DEE-vuh.
What does khediva mean?
- The female consort of a khedive.
Words that rhyme with khediva
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of khediva.
Questions about saying khediva
How do you pronounce khediva?
Say kuh-DEE-vuh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈdivə/. In British English it is /kəˈdiːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in khediva?
Khediva has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: kuh · DEE · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say khediva the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈdivə/ and the British form is /kəˈdiːvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.