How to pronounce kirtan
Say it like KEER-tun. Kirtan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEER).
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US American/ˈkɪrtən/KEER-tun
UK British/ˈkɪətən/KEER-tun
- KEER
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kirtan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kirtan
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KEER-tun.
What does kirtan mean?
noun
- A call-and-response chant performed in India's devotional traditions.
Questions about saying kirtan
How do you pronounce kirtan?
Say KEER-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪrtən/. In British English it is /ˈkɪətən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kirtan?
Kirtan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEER). Broken into parts: KEER · tun.
Is kirtan 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 /ˈkɪətən/ (KEER-tun).