How to Pronounce "caliph"
word
ˈkæɫəf
KAL-uhf
kˈælɪf
KAL-iff
Definition
A caliph is the chief Muslim religious and political leader who is considered the successor to the Prophet Muhammad.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæɫəf
British English
kˈælɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAL-uhf
UK
KAL-iff
Listen in Context
The first caliph was Abu Bakr.
A caliph led the Muslim community after Muhammad.
The caliph lived in the capital city.
Many people discuss the role of the caliph in shaping early Islamic history.