How to pronounce rishi
Say it like RISH-ee. Rishi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RISH).
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- RISH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rishi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rishi
American and British speakers say rishi in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪʃi/ in the US and /ˈrɪʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: RISH-ee.
What does rishi mean?
- A Vedic poet and seer who composed Rigvedic hymns, who alone or with others invokes the deities with poetry of a sacred character.
- A Hindu sage or saint occupying the same position in India's history as the patriarchs of other countries, constituting a peculiar class of beings in the early mythical system, as distinct from Asuras, Devas and mortal men.
Words that rhyme with rishi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rishi.
Questions about saying rishi
How do you pronounce rishi?
Say RISH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪʃi/. In British English it is /ˈrɪʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rishi?
Rishi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RISH). Broken into parts: RISH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say rishi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪʃi/ and the British form is /ˈrɪʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.