How to pronounce Hindu
Say it like HIN-doo. Hindu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIN).
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- HIN
- doo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hindu 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.
- dooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Hindu
American and British speakers say Hindu in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪnˌdu/ in the US and /ˈhɪnˌduː/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIN-doo.
What does Hindu mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
- a person who adheres to Hinduism
- of or relating to or supporting Hinduism“the Hindu faith”
Questions about saying Hindu
How do you pronounce Hindu?
Say HIN-doo. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪnˌdu/. In British English it is /ˈhɪnˌduː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Hindu?
Hindu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIN). Broken into parts: HIN · doo.
Do Americans and Brits say Hindu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪnˌdu/ and the British form is /ˈhɪnˌduː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.