How to pronounce sarpanch
Say it like SUR-punch. Sarpanch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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US American/ˈsʌrpʌntʃ/SUR-punch
UK British/ˈsʌrpʌntʃ/SUR-punch
- SUR
- punch
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sarpanch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- punchKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of sarpanch
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-punch.
What does sarpanch mean?
noun
- The elected head of a panchayat (village government) in Bangladesh, India, or Pakistan.
Questions about saying sarpanch
How do you pronounce sarpanch?
Say SUR-punch. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌrpʌntʃ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌrpʌntʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sarpanch?
Sarpanch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · punch.
Is sarpanch 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 /ˈsʌrpʌntʃ/ (SUR-punch).