Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

habib

/həbˈib/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.88 in modern English

Syllables
habib
IPA
/həbˈib/
12
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A surname.

name

A male given name.

Etymology

From Arabic حبيب (“beloved”).

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Questions

How do you pronounce habib?
The recorded pronunciation is /həbˈib/.
What does habib mean?
A surname.
Where does habib come from?
It is traced to Arabic.

How to pronounce habib

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “habib”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/həbˈib/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “habib” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.