Syllables Quiz

alif

The # of syllables in alif can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/alif .

How many syllables in alif?

2 syllables

Divide alif into syllables: a-lif
How to pronounce alif: ah-lif
How to say alif:

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