How to pronounce shanti
Say it like SHAHN-tee. Shanti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAHN).
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- SHAHN
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shanti pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shanti
American and British speakers say shanti in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɑnti/ in the US and /ˈʃɑːnti/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAHN-tee.
What does shanti mean?
- A call for peace, often recited three times as a prayer for peace of the soul.
- Peace, tranquility.
Words that rhyme with shanti
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shanti.
Questions about saying shanti
How do you pronounce shanti?
Say SHAHN-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑnti/. In British English it is /ˈʃɑːnti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shanti?
Shanti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAHN). Broken into parts: SHAHN · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say shanti the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɑnti/ and the British form is /ˈʃɑːnti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.