How to Pronounce Xherdan Shaqiri
ZHER-dan shuh-KEER-ee
/ˈʒɛrdɑn ʃaˈkiːri/
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Step-by-Step Phonetic Breakdown
ZHERdanshuhKEERee
Xherdan = ZHER-dan (Albanian 'Xh' = 'zh', like the 's' in 'vision'). Shaqiri = shuh-KEER-ee.
Common Pronunciation Mistakes
SHER-dan sha-KEE-reeZER-dan SHA-kir-ee
Name Origin & Meaning
Xherdan Shaqiri is of Kosovar-Albanian heritage, born in Kosovo, raised in Switzerland. He scored one of the most celebrated goals of the 2018 World Cup with a bicycle kick vs Serbia — and celebrated with an Albanian eagle gesture.
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