How to pronounce Punjabi
Say it like pun-JAH-bee. Punjabi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAH).
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US American/pʌnˈdʒɑbi/pun-JAH-bee
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- pun
- JAH
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punjabi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- JAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does Punjabi mean?
proper noun
- The main language spoken in the Punjab region, in eastern Pakistan and Northern India.
Words that rhyme with Punjabi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Punjabi.
Questions about saying Punjabi
How do you pronounce Punjabi?
Say pun-JAH-bee. The American pronunciation is /pʌnˈdʒɑbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Punjabi?
Punjabi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JAH). Broken into parts: pun · JAH · bee.