How to pronounce mahalla
Say it like muh-HAL-uh. Mahalla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAL).
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- muh
- HAL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mahalla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mahalla
American and British speakers say mahalla in essentially the same way: /məˈhælə/ in the US and /məˈhælə/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-HAL-uh.
What does mahalla mean?
- A subdivision or neighborhood.
- An armed formation of Arabs.
Words that rhyme with mahalla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mahalla.
Questions about saying mahalla
How do you pronounce mahalla?
Say muh-HAL-uh. The American pronunciation is /məˈhælə/. In British English it is /məˈhælə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mahalla?
Mahalla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAL). Broken into parts: muh · HAL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say mahalla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈhælə/ and the British form is /məˈhælə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.