How to Pronounce Granit Xhaka
GRAH-nit ZHAH-kah
/ˈɡranɪt ˈʒaka/
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Step-by-Step Phonetic Breakdown
GRAHnitZHAHkah
Xhaka = ZHAH-kah. The 'Xh' in Albanian makes a 'zh' sound (like the 's' in 'measure'). Granit = GRAH-nit. Albanian names, Swiss player.
Common Pronunciation Mistakes
ZHAK-uhEX-ah-kahSHAH-kah
Name Origin & Meaning
Granit Xhaka is of Albanian-Kosovar heritage. 'Xh' in Albanian is always 'zh' — so Xhaka = ZHAH-kah. His brother Taulant also played professional football. He's Switzerland's captain and most capped active player.
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