How to pronounce shalwar
Say it like SHUHL-war. Shalwar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHL).
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US American/ˈʃʌlwɑr/SHUHL-war
UK British/ˈʃʌlwɑː/SHUHL-wah
- SHUHL
- war
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shalwar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- warKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of shalwar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHUHL-wah.
What does shalwar mean?
noun
- Loose trousers worn in some South Asian or Islamic countries, especially by women but also by men, especially with a kamees.
Questions about saying shalwar
How do you pronounce shalwar?
Say SHUHL-war. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌlwɑr/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌlwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shalwar?
Shalwar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHL). Broken into parts: SHUHL · war.
Is shalwar 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 /ˈʃʌlwɑː/ (SHUHL-wah).