To pronounce ‘Malala Yousafzai,’ you can break it down as follows:
- Malala: Ma-lah-lah
- Yousafzai: Yoo-saf-zai
In detail, the first name ‘Malala’ has three syllables, with the emphasis on the second syllable, sounding like ‘luh.’ The last name ‘Yousafzai’ consists of four syllables, where ‘Yoo’ is pronounced like the English word ‘you,’ ‘saf’ rhymes with ‘laugh,’ and ‘zai’ sounds like ‘sigh.’
Generally, you would pronounce it as Ma-lah-lah Yoo-saf-zai. This pronunciation respects the cultural origins of her name and honors her Pakistani heritage.