How to pronounce wilaya
Say it like wih-LAH-yuh. Wilaya has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH).
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US American/wɪˈlɑjə/wih-LAH-yuh
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- wih
- LAH
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wilaya pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does wilaya mean?
noun
- a province or administrative division in some Arabic countries
Questions about saying wilaya
How do you pronounce wilaya?
Say wih-LAH-yuh. The American pronunciation is /wɪˈlɑjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wilaya?
Wilaya has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH). Broken into parts: wih · LAH · yuh.