How to pronounce swadeshi
Say it like swuh-DESH-ee. Swadeshi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DESH).
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- swuh
- DESH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swadeshi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- swuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of swadeshi
American and British speakers say swadeshi in essentially the same way: /swəˈdɛʃi/ in the US and /swəˈdɛʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: swuh-DESH-ee.
What does swadeshi mean?
- A policy of nationalist self-sufficiency in India, involving the revival and promotion of domestic production and (originally) the boycott of British products.
Words that rhyme with swadeshi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swadeshi.
Questions about saying swadeshi
How do you pronounce swadeshi?
Say swuh-DESH-ee. The American pronunciation is /swəˈdɛʃi/. In British English it is /swəˈdɛʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swadeshi?
Swadeshi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DESH). Broken into parts: swuh · DESH · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say swadeshi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /swəˈdɛʃi/ and the British form is /swəˈdɛʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.