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How to Pronounce Halloumi
/xa.ˈlu.mi/
From Greek χαλλούμι *challoúmi*, possibly from Egyptian Arabic. Semi-hard brined cheese from Cyprus.
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Halloumi
xa.ˈlu.mi — correct
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How do you pronounce Halloumi?
Halloumi is pronounced /xa.ˈlu.mi/.
Where does the word Halloumi come from?
Halloumi is a Greek loanword — From Greek χαλλούμι *challoúmi*, possibly from Egyptian Arabic. Semi-hard brined cheese from Cyprus..
Is Halloumi pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Halloumi is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.