How to pronounce Maharashtra
Say it like mah-huh-RAHSH-truh. Maharashtra has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAHSH).
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US American/ˌmɑhəˈrɑʃˌtrʌ/mah-huh-RAHSH-truh
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- mah
- huh
- RAHSH
- truh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maharashtra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- truhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
What does Maharashtra mean?
proper noun
- A state in western India. Capitals: Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) and Nagpur (winter capital).
Questions about saying Maharashtra
How do you pronounce Maharashtra?
Say mah-huh-RAHSH-truh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑhəˈrɑʃˌtrʌ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Maharashtra?
Maharashtra has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAHSH). Broken into parts: mah · huh · RAHSH · truh.