How to pronounce ghagra
Say it like GAG-ruh. Ghagra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAG).
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- GAG
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ghagra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ghagra
American and British speakers say ghagra in essentially the same way: /ˈɡæɡrə/ in the US and /ˈɡæɡrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAG-ruh.
What does ghagra mean?
- A long ornamented skirt or petticoat, tightened with a drawstring and often hung with bells, worn in Rajasthan and other parts of India.
Questions about saying ghagra
How do you pronounce ghagra?
Say GAG-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæɡrə/. In British English it is /ˈɡæɡrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ghagra?
Ghagra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAG). Broken into parts: GAG · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say ghagra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡæɡrə/ and the British form is /ˈɡæɡrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.