Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

afrihili

/ˌæf.ɹɪˈhi.li/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: afri-hili
IPA: /ˌæf.ɹɪˈhi.li/

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A constructed language designed to be used as a lingua franca in all of Africa.

Etymology

Blend of Africa + Swahili, coined in 1970.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌæf.ɹɪˈhi.li/
British English: /ˌæf.ɹɪˈhiː.li/

Frequently Paired Words

afh

Rhymes With

swahili

Questions

How do you pronounce afrihili?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌæf.ɹɪˈhi.li/.
What does afrihili mean?: A constructed language designed to be used as a lingua franca in all of Africa.
Where does afrihili come from?: Blend of Africa + Swahili, coined in 1970.

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