How to pronounce wali
Say it like WAH-lee. Wali has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH).
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US American/ˈwɑli/WAH-lee
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- WAH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wali pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHSay 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 wali mean?
noun
- A provincial governor in certain Muslim contexts.
- A saint or prophet.
Words that rhyme with wali
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Questions about saying wali
How do you pronounce wali?
Say WAH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wali?
Wali has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · lee.