How to pronounce qalandar
Say it like KAL-un-der. Qalandar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- un
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Qalandar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of qalandar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAL-un-duh.
What does qalandar mean?
- A wandering ascetic Sufi dervish.
Words that rhyme with qalandar
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Words that sound like qalandar
Questions about saying qalandar
How do you pronounce qalandar?
Say KAL-un-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæləndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkæləndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in qalandar?
Qalandar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · un · der.
Is qalandar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkæləndə/ (KAL-un-duh).
What words sound the same as qalandar?
Qalandar sounds the same as calendar, calender in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.