How to pronounce chakravartin
Say it like chuhk-ruh-VAR-tin. Chakravartin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAR).
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- chuhk
- ruh
- VAR
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chakravartin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- chuhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chakravartin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: chuhk-ruh-VAH-tin.
What does chakravartin mean?
- An ideal universal ruler, who rules ethically and benevolently over the entire world.
Questions about saying chakravartin
How do you pronounce chakravartin?
Say chuhk-ruh-VAR-tin. The American pronunciation is /ˌtʃʌkrəˈvɑrtɪn/. In British English it is /ˌtʃʌkrəˈvɑːtɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chakravartin?
Chakravartin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAR). Broken into parts: chuhk · ruh · VAR · tin.
Is chakravartin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌtʃʌkrəˈvɑːtɪn/ (chuhk-ruh-VAH-tin).