How to pronounce munshi
Say it like MOON-shee. Munshi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce munshi. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MOON
- shee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Munshi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of munshi
American and British speakers say munshi in essentially the same way: /ˈmunʃi/ in the US and /ˈmuːnʃiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOON-shee.
What does munshi mean?
- A clerk or secretary.
- A language teacher, especially one teaching Hindustani or Persian.
Questions about saying munshi
How do you pronounce munshi?
Say MOON-shee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmunʃi/. In British English it is /ˈmuːnʃiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in munshi?
Munshi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON). Broken into parts: MOON · shee.
Do Americans and Brits say munshi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmunʃi/ and the British form is /ˈmuːnʃiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.