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How do you pronounce Qaddafi?

The most common pronunciation of Qaddafi is "Gah-DAH-fee".

Here's a breakdown:

* Q is pronounced as a hard "G" sound, similar to the "G" in "gate".

* a is pronounced as a short "a" sound, like the "a" in "cat".

* d is pronounced as a regular "d".

* a is pronounced as a long "a" sound, like the "a" in "father".

* f is pronounced as a regular "f".

* i is pronounced as a short "i" sound, like the "i" in "bit".

* e is silent.

Note: Some people pronounce the "e" at the end, but this is not the standard pronunciation.

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