How to pronounce bhangra
Say it like BAHNG-gruh. Bhangra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHNG).
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US American/ˈbɑŋɡrə/BAHNG-gruh
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- BAHNG
- gruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bhangra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does bhangra mean?
noun
- A lively style of music originating from India.
- A traditional Punjabi folk dance, originally a celebration of the harvest.
- Any of various modern Punjabi dance styles of the 1950s and 1990s.
Questions about saying bhangra
How do you pronounce bhangra?
Say BAHNG-gruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑŋɡrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bhangra?
Bhangra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHNG). Broken into parts: BAHNG · gruh.