How to Pronounce "halas"
word
ˈhɑɫəz
HAH-luhz
həˈlɑːs
huh-LAHSS
Definition
'Halas' is an interjection borrowed from Arabic, used in some English-speaking contexts to mean 'enough,' 'stop,' or 'that's it,' especially among speakers with Arabic or Mediterranean backgrounds.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑɫəz
British English
həˈlɑːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAH-luhz
UK
huh-LAHSS
Listen in Context
Halas, let's stop arguing.
You ate enough, halas!
Halas, class is over.
Come on, halas already, let’s move on to something else.