How to pronounce Halim

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /hɑˈlim/. In plain English letters that is hah-LEEM, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Halim?

Halim is a main dish of Uzbekistan. People usually eat it on festive days and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, beef and lamb. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Halim comes from

Halim is one of 14 signature dishes of Uzbekistan on this map.

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Food of Uzbekistan

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