How to pronounce firangi
Say it like FEE-rung-ghee. Firangi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- rung
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firangi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- rungKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of firangi
American and British speakers say firangi in essentially the same way: /ˈfirʌŋɡi/ in the US and /ˈfiːrʌŋɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEE-rung-ghee.
What does firangi mean?
- A foreigner, especially a British or a white person.
Questions about saying firangi
How do you pronounce firangi?
Say FEE-rung-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfirʌŋɡi/. In British English it is /ˈfiːrʌŋɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firangi?
Firangi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · rung · ghee.
Do Americans and Brits say firangi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfirʌŋɡi/ and the British form is /ˈfiːrʌŋɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.