How to pronounce shikra
Say it like SHIK-ruh. Shikra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIK).
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- SHIK
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shikra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shikra
American and British speakers say shikra in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɪkrə/ in the US and /ˈʃɪkrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHIK-ruh.
What does shikra mean?
- A species of hawk, Accipiter badius.
Questions about saying shikra
How do you pronounce shikra?
Say SHIK-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪkrə/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪkrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shikra?
Shikra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIK). Broken into parts: SHIK · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say shikra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɪkrə/ and the British form is /ˈʃɪkrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.