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HOW TO PRONOUNCE

falafel

/fəˈlɑfəl/

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Stress “la,” the second syllable.

Use three syllables and a light first vowel. Put the strongest beat on the vowel after l, then finish with f and a light vowel before the final l.

3 syllables · Stress on syllable 2

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“The stall serves falafel at lunchtime.”

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What does falafel mean?

noun

  1. A Middle Eastern food in the form of balls made from chickpeas or broad beans and other ingredients, often served in a pita.
  2. A pita with falafel balls as a filling.
  3. A single falafel ball.
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IPA pronunciation

/fəˈlɑfəl/

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