How to Pronounce "khedive"
word
kəˈdiːv
kuh-DEEV
kˈɛdɪv
KED-iv
Definition
A khedive was a ruler or viceroy of Egypt under the Ottoman Empire, holding power from the mid-19th to early 20th century.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈdiːv
British English
kˈɛdɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-DEEV
UK
KED-iv
Listen in Context
The khedive ruled Egypt during the late 1800s.
A khedive was a type of Ottoman leader in Egypt.
The title of khedive was held by Ismail Pasha.
Many important reforms happened under the khedive's rule.