How to pronounce Somali
Say it like suh-MAH-lee. Somali has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH).
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US American/səˈmɑli/suh-MAH-lee
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- suh
- MAH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Somali pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does Somali mean?
noun
- a member of a tall dark (mostly Muslim) people inhabiting Somalia
- the Cushitic language spoken by the Somali
- of or relating to the African republic of Somalia or its people or their language and culture“Somali coffee is excellent”
Words that rhyme with Somali
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Somali.
Questions about saying Somali
How do you pronounce Somali?
Say suh-MAH-lee. The American pronunciation is /səˈmɑli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Somali?
Somali has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH). Broken into parts: suh · MAH · lee.