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How do you pronounce hello in Cyprus?

In Cyprus, the word "hello" can be pronounced in two different ways, depending on the language being spoken:

In Greek:

The Greek word for hello is "γεια" (pronounced as "ya"). It is pronounced with a soft "g" sound and a long "i" sound. The stress is placed on the first syllable.

In Turkish:

The Turkish word for hello is "merhaba" (pronounced as "merr-ha-bah"). It is pronounced with a rolling "r" sound and a hard "b" sound. The stress is placed on the second syllable.

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