How to pronounce hijra
Say it like HEEJ-ruh. Hijra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEEJ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce hijra. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HEEJ
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hijra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hijra
American and British speakers say hijra in essentially the same way: /ˈhidʒrə/ in the US and /ˈhiːdʒrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEEJ-ruh.
What does hijra mean?
- A eunuch in South Asia, especially one who dresses as a woman.
- A (typically biologically male or intersex, but sometimes biologically female) member of a somewhat feminine third gender found in India and Pakistan.
- Alternative letter-case form of Hijra.
- Any similar flight or emigration to a better place.
- Emigration from a non-Muslim country to a Muslim one.
Questions about saying hijra
How do you pronounce hijra?
Say HEEJ-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhidʒrə/. In British English it is /ˈhiːdʒrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hijra?
Hijra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEEJ). Broken into parts: HEEJ · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say hijra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhidʒrə/ and the British form is /ˈhiːdʒrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.