How to pronounce shraddha
Say it like SHRAH-duh. Shraddha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRAH).
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- SHRAH
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shraddha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shraddha
American and British speakers say shraddha in essentially the same way: /ˈʃrɑdə/ in the US and /ˈʃrɑːdə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHRAH-duh.
What does shraddha mean?
- A Hindu ceremony performed in commemoration of one's deceased relatives, especially a parent.
Words that rhyme with shraddha
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shraddha.
Questions about saying shraddha
How do you pronounce shraddha?
Say SHRAH-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃrɑdə/. In British English it is /ˈʃrɑːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shraddha?
Shraddha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRAH). Broken into parts: SHRAH · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say shraddha the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃrɑdə/ and the British form is /ˈʃrɑːdə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.