How to pronounce Hindi
Say it like HIN-dee. Hindi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIN).
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- HIN
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hindi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Hindi
American and British speakers say Hindi in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪndi/ in the US and /ˈhɪndi/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIN-dee.
What does Hindi mean?
- the most widely spoken of modern Indic vernaculars; spoken mostly in the north of India; along with English it is the official language of India; usually written in Devanagari script
- of or relating to or supporting Hinduism“the Hindu faith”
Words that rhyme with Hindi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Hindi.
Questions about saying Hindi
How do you pronounce Hindi?
Say HIN-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪndi/. In British English it is /ˈhɪndi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hindi?
Hindi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIN). Broken into parts: HIN · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say Hindi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪndi/ and the British form is /ˈhɪndi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.