How to pronounce Jaipur
Say it like JY-poor. Jaipur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY).
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US American/ˈdʒaɪpʊr/JY-poor
UK British/ˈdʒaɪpʊə/JY-poor
- JY
- poor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jaipur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- poorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of Jaipur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JY-poor.
What does Jaipur mean?
proper noun
- The state capital of Rajasthan, India.
Questions about saying Jaipur
How do you pronounce Jaipur?
Say JY-poor. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒaɪpʊr/. In British English it is /ˈdʒaɪpʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Jaipur?
Jaipur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JY). Broken into parts: JY · poor.
Is Jaipur 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 /ˈdʒaɪpʊə/ (JY-poor).