How to pronounce havildar
Say it like HAV-il-dar. Havildar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAV).
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- HAV
- il
- dar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Havildar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- darKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of havildar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: HAV-il-dah.
What does havildar mean?
- An noncommissioned officer rank in parts of India, later a specific military rank of the British Indian Army and of the modern armies of India and Pakistan, equivalent to sergeant.
Questions about saying havildar
How do you pronounce havildar?
Say HAV-il-dar. The American pronunciation is /ˈhævɪldɑr/. In British English it is /ˈhævɪldɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in havildar?
Havildar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAV). Broken into parts: HAV · il · dar.
Is havildar 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 /ˈhævɪldɑː/ (HAV-il-dah).