How to pronounce Rawalpindi
Say it like raw-awl-PIN-dee. Rawalpindi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIN).
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- raw
- awl
- PIN
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rawalpindi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- awlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- PINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Rawalpindi
American and British speakers say Rawalpindi in essentially the same way: /ˌræwɔlˈpɪndi/ in the US and /ˌræwɔːlˈpɪndi/ in the UK.
British respelling: raw-awl-PIN-dee.
What does Rawalpindi mean?
- A city in Punjab province, Pakistan, the capital of the district of the same name and the headquarters of the Pakistani military.
Words that rhyme with Rawalpindi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Rawalpindi.
Questions about saying Rawalpindi
How do you pronounce Rawalpindi?
Say raw-awl-PIN-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˌræwɔlˈpɪndi/. In British English it is /ˌræwɔːlˈpɪndi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Rawalpindi?
Rawalpindi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIN). Broken into parts: raw · awl · PIN · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say Rawalpindi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌræwɔlˈpɪndi/ and the British form is /ˌræwɔːlˈpɪndi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.