How to pronounce Pakistani
Say it like pak-ih-STAN-ee. Pakistani has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAN).
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- pak
- ih
- STAN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pakistani pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Pakistani
American and British speakers say Pakistani in essentially the same way: /ˌpækɪˈstæni/ in the US and /ˌpækɪˈstæni/ in the UK.
British respelling: pak-ih-STAN-ee.
What does Pakistani mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Pakistan
- of or relating to Pakistan or its people or language“Pakistani mountain passes”“Pakistani soldiers”
Words that rhyme with Pakistani
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Pakistani.
Questions about saying Pakistani
How do you pronounce Pakistani?
Say pak-ih-STAN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpækɪˈstæni/. In British English it is /ˌpækɪˈstæni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Pakistani?
Pakistani has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAN). Broken into parts: pak · ih · STAN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say Pakistani the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpækɪˈstæni/ and the British form is /ˌpækɪˈstæni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.