How to pronounce abhisheka
Say it like uh-bih-SHAY-kuh. Abhisheka has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHAY).
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- uh
- bih
- SHAY
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abhisheka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abhisheka
American and British speakers say abhisheka in essentially the same way: /ˌəbɪˈʃeɪkə/ in the US and /ʌbɪˈʃeɪkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-ih-SHAY-kuh.
What does abhisheka mean?
- A ceremony involving ritual washing, cleansing or anointing.
Words that rhyme with abhisheka
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Questions about saying abhisheka
How do you pronounce abhisheka?
Say uh-bih-SHAY-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌəbɪˈʃeɪkə/. In British English it is /ʌbɪˈʃeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abhisheka?
Abhisheka has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHAY). Broken into parts: uh · bih · SHAY · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say abhisheka the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌəbɪˈʃeɪkə/ and the British form is /ʌbɪˈʃeɪkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.