How to pronounce mridangam
Say it like mrih-DUHNG-gum. Mridangam has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHNG).
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- mrih
- DUHNG
- gum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mridangam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mrihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- gumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mridangam
American and British speakers say mridangam in essentially the same way: /mrɪˈdʌŋɡəm/ in the US and /mrɪˈdʌŋɡəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: mrih-DUHNG-gum.
What does mridangam mean?
- A percussion instrument used in southern Indian music, consisting of a two-sided drum whose body is usually made from a hollowed piece of jackfruit wood.
Questions about saying mridangam
How do you pronounce mridangam?
Say mrih-DUHNG-gum. The American pronunciation is /mrɪˈdʌŋɡəm/. In British English it is /mrɪˈdʌŋɡəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mridangam?
Mridangam has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHNG). Broken into parts: mrih · DUHNG · gum.
Do Americans and Brits say mridangam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mrɪˈdʌŋɡəm/ and the British form is /mrɪˈdʌŋɡəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.