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Swahili or suajili?

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JPablo
June 01, 2010, 07:55 PM
What is the correct pronunciation in English?
I heard swähele, which I believe is correct.

What is the correct pronunciation in Spanish?
I heard suaghili or more often than not, suajili.

Any data on this?

Rusty
June 01, 2010, 08:31 PM
My dictionary gives:
[swah-hee-lee] swɑˈhihttp://sp.dictionary.com/dictstatic/dictionary/graphics/luna/thinsp.pngli

I agree with my dictionary. :)

The Spanish pronunciation of suajili is very close to the same.

JPablo
June 01, 2010, 09:58 PM
Great, thank you! :)