How to pronounce kshatriya
Say it like KSHAT-ree-uh. Kshatriya has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KSHAT).
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- KSHAT
- ree
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kshatriya pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KSHATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kshatriya
American and British speakers say kshatriya in essentially the same way: /ˈkʃætriə/ in the US and /ˈkʃætriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KSHAT-ree-uh.
What does kshatriya mean?
- A member of the second-highest of the four castes or varnas in traditional Hindu society: the warrior or military caste.
Questions about saying kshatriya
How do you pronounce kshatriya?
Say KSHAT-ree-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʃætriə/. In British English it is /ˈkʃætriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kshatriya?
Kshatriya has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KSHAT). Broken into parts: KSHAT · ree · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say kshatriya the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʃætriə/ and the British form is /ˈkʃætriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.