How to pronounce ashwagandha
Say it like uhsh-wuh-GUHN-duh. Ashwagandha has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GUHN).
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- uhsh
- wuh
- GUHN
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ashwagandha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ashwagandha
American and British speakers say ashwagandha in essentially the same way: /ˌʌʃwəˈɡʌndə/ in the US and /ˌʌʃwəˈɡʌndə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhsh-wuh-GUHN-duh.
What does ashwagandha mean?
- Withania somnifera, a stout shrub that produces red berry-like fruit, native to India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Words that rhyme with ashwagandha
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ashwagandha.
Questions about saying ashwagandha
How do you pronounce ashwagandha?
Say uhsh-wuh-GUHN-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌʃwəˈɡʌndə/. In British English it is /ˌʌʃwəˈɡʌndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ashwagandha?
Ashwagandha has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GUHN). Broken into parts: uhsh · wuh · GUHN · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say ashwagandha the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌʃwəˈɡʌndə/ and the British form is /ˌʌʃwəˈɡʌndə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.