How to pronounce rakhi
Say it like RAH-kee. Rakhi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAH).
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- RAH
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rakhi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rakhi
American and British speakers say rakhi in essentially the same way: /ˈrɑki/ in the US and /ˈrɑːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAH-kee.
What does rakhi mean?
- An ornamental cotton wristband tied by a girl or woman on to the wrist of her brother, or of one who takes on the responsibilities of a brother, particularly during the Raksha Bandhan festival.
Words that rhyme with rakhi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rakhi.
Words that sound like rakhi
Questions about saying rakhi
How do you pronounce rakhi?
Say RAH-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑki/. In British English it is /ˈrɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rakhi?
Rakhi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAH). Broken into parts: RAH · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say rakhi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɑki/ and the British form is /ˈrɑːki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as rakhi?
Rakhi sounds the same as rocky in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.