How to pronounce khedive
Say it like kuh-DEEV. Khedive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEEV).
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- kuh
- DEEV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Khedive 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.
- DEEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of khedive
American and British speakers say khedive in essentially the same way: /kəˈdiv/ in the US and /kəˈdiːv/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-DEEV.
What does khedive mean?
- The title of the hereditary monarch of Egypt from 1805–1914, nominally ruling as a viceroy of the Sultan of Turkey.
Words that rhyme with khedive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of khedive.
Questions about saying khedive
How do you pronounce khedive?
Say kuh-DEEV. The American pronunciation is /kəˈdiv/. In British English it is /kəˈdiːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in khedive?
Khedive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEEV). Broken into parts: kuh · DEEV.
Do Americans and Brits say khedive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈdiv/ and the British form is /kəˈdiːv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.