How to pronounce Kashmir
Say it like KASH-meer. Kashmir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KASH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkæʃmɪr/KASH-meer
UK British/ˈkæʃmɪə/KASH-meer
- KASH
- meer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kashmir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- meerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Kashmir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KASH-meer.
What does Kashmir mean?
proper noun
- A contested geographic region of South Asia in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, located between (and de facto divided between) India, Pakistan and China.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- cashmere
- jammu and kashmir
Questions about saying Kashmir
How do you pronounce Kashmir?
Say KASH-meer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæʃmɪr/. In British English it is /ˈkæʃmɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kashmir?
Kashmir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KASH). Broken into parts: KASH · meer.
Is Kashmir 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 /ˈkæʃmɪə/ (KASH-meer).