How to pronounce narghile
Say it like NAR-ghih-lee. Narghile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR).
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- NAR
- ghih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Narghile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ghihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of narghile
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAH-ghih-lee.
What does narghile mean?
- A large Oriental tobacco pipe wherein the smoke is drawn through water to filter and cool it.
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Questions about saying narghile
How do you pronounce narghile?
Say NAR-ghih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑrɡɪli/. In British English it is /ˈnɑːɡɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in narghile?
Narghile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR). Broken into parts: NAR · ghih · lee.
Is narghile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnɑːɡɪli/ (NAH-ghih-lee).