How to pronounce navratna
Say it like nuv-RUHT-nuh. Navratna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHT).
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- nuv
- RUHT
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Navratna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuvKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- RUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of navratna
American and British speakers say navratna in essentially the same way: /nʌvˈrʌtnə/ in the US and /nʌvˈrʌtnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: nuv-RUHT-nuh.
What does navratna mean?
- Any of group of nine public-sector undertakings in India.
Questions about saying navratna
How do you pronounce navratna?
Say nuv-RUHT-nuh. The American pronunciation is /nʌvˈrʌtnə/. In British English it is /nʌvˈrʌtnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in navratna?
Navratna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHT). Broken into parts: nuv · RUHT · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say navratna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nʌvˈrʌtnə/ and the British form is /nʌvˈrʌtnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.