How to pronounce paratha
Say it like puh-RAT-uh. Paratha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAT).
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US American/pəˈrætə/puh-RAT-uh
UK British/pəˈrætə/puh-RAT-uh
- puh
- RAT
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paratha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paratha
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-RAT-uh.
What does paratha mean?
noun
- An Indian bread with a texture somewhat resembling puff pastry; sometimes stuffed with vegetables etc.
Questions about saying paratha
How do you pronounce paratha?
Say puh-RAT-uh. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrætə/. In British English it is /pəˈrætə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paratha?
Paratha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAT). Broken into parts: puh · RAT · uh.
Is paratha pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /pəˈrætə/ (puh-RAT-uh).