how to pronounce halal

/həˈlɑːl/

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halal is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of halal in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… would you describe as halal ization of …”

meanings of halal

adjective:

In accordance with standards or usual practice; acceptable.
Fit to eat according to Muslim religious customs.
Permissible, according to Muslim religious customs, to have or do.

adverb:

In a halal manner; in accordance with Muslim religious customs.

verb:

To make halal.

halal frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word halal occurs in english on average 1.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.