How to pronounce abhinaya
Say it like uh-BIN-uh-yuh. Abhinaya has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/əˈbɪnəjə/uh-BIN-uh-yuh
UK British/əˈbɪnəjə/uh-BIN-uh-yuh
- uh
- BIN
- uh
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abhinaya pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abhinaya
American and British speakers say abhinaya in essentially the same way: /əˈbɪnəjə/ in the US and /əˈbɪnəjə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BIN-uh-yuh.
What does abhinaya mean?
noun
- Use of the face and hands, in an expressive manner, similar to the kathakali dance of India.
Questions about saying abhinaya
How do you pronounce abhinaya?
Say uh-BIN-uh-yuh. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɪnəjə/. In British English it is /əˈbɪnəjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abhinaya?
Abhinaya has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIN). Broken into parts: uh · BIN · uh · yuh.
Do Americans and Brits say abhinaya the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbɪnəjə/ and the British form is /əˈbɪnəjə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.