How to pronounce Krishna
Say it like KRISH-nuh. Krishna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRISH).
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- KRISH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Krishna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Krishna
American and British speakers say Krishna in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪʃnə/ in the US and /ˈkrɪʃnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRISH-nuh.
Other ways to say Krishna
Krishna also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KREESH-nuh /ˈkriʃnə/
What does Krishna mean?
- A river in southern India.
Questions about saying Krishna
How do you pronounce Krishna?
Say KRISH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪʃnə/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪʃnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Krishna?
Krishna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRISH). Broken into parts: KRISH · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Krishna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪʃnə/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪʃnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.