How to pronounce spahi
Say it like SPAH-hee. Spahi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAH).
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US American/ˈspɑhi/SPAH-hee
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- SPAH
- hee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spahi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- heeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does spahi mean?
noun
- An Ottoman (Turkish empire) cavalryman, especially as recruited under a land-based system.
- A soldier in a mainly Arab-recruited cavalry (originally horse, later light armored) regiment in French colonial service in (former/ in name still) Ottoman North African provinces.
Questions about saying spahi
How do you pronounce spahi?
Say SPAH-hee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɑhi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spahi?
Spahi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAH). Broken into parts: SPAH · hee.