How to pronounce hamsa
Say it like HAM-suh. Hamsa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈhæmsə/HAM-suh
UK British/ˈhæmsə/HAM-suh
- HAM
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hamsa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hamsa
American and British speakers say hamsa in essentially the same way: /ˈhæmsə/ in the US and /ˈhæmsə/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAM-suh.
What does hamsa mean?
noun
- The Hand of Fatima.
Questions about saying hamsa
How do you pronounce hamsa?
Say HAM-suh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæmsə/. In British English it is /ˈhæmsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hamsa?
Hamsa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM). Broken into parts: HAM · suh.
Do Americans and Brits say hamsa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæmsə/ and the British form is /ˈhæmsə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.