How to pronounce khanjar
Say it like KAN-juh. Khanjar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Khanjar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of khanjar
American and British speakers say khanjar in essentially the same way: /ˈkændʒə/ in the US and /ˈkændʒə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-juh.
What does khanjar mean?
- A kind of dagger used in certain Arabian countries.
Questions about saying khanjar
How do you pronounce khanjar?
Say KAN-juh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkændʒə/. In British English it is /ˈkændʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in khanjar?
Khanjar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · juh.
Do Americans and Brits say khanjar the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkændʒə/ and the British form is /ˈkændʒə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.