How to pronounce kirpan
Say it like kee-er-PAHN. Kirpan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAHN).
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US American/kiərˈpɑn/kee-er-PAHN
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- kee
- er
- PAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kirpan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does kirpan mean?
noun
- A ceremonial sword that must be worn at all times by baptized Sikhs, and one of the five Ks.
Words that rhyme with kirpan
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Questions about saying kirpan
How do you pronounce kirpan?
Say kee-er-PAHN. The American pronunciation is /kiərˈpɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kirpan?
Kirpan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAHN). Broken into parts: kee · er · PAHN.