How to pronounce rikshaw
Say it like RIK-shaw. Rikshaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIK).
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- RIK
- shaw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rikshaw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of rikshaw
American and British speakers say rikshaw in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪkʃɔ/ in the US and /ˈrɪkʃɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIK-shaw.
What does rikshaw mean?
- Alternative spelling of rickshaw.
Words that rhyme with rikshaw
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rikshaw.
Words that sound like rikshaw
Questions about saying rikshaw
How do you pronounce rikshaw?
Say RIK-shaw. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪkʃɔ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪkʃɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rikshaw?
Rikshaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIK). Broken into parts: RIK · shaw.
Do Americans and Brits say rikshaw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪkʃɔ/ and the British form is /ˈrɪkʃɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as rikshaw?
Rikshaw sounds the same as rickshaw in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.