How to pronounce swastika
Say it like SWAH-stih-kuh. Swastika has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAH).
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- SWAH
- stih
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swastika pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of swastika
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SWOS-tih-kuh.
What does swastika mean?
- A cross with arms of equal length all bent halfway along at a 90° angle to the right or to the left, used as a religious symbol by various ancient and modern civilizations, but now mainly seen and used in the West (with arms angled to the right) as a symbol of Nazism and fascism.
- Nazi rule.
Questions about saying swastika
How do you pronounce swastika?
Say SWAH-stih-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɑstɪkə/. In British English it is /ˈswɒstɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swastika?
Swastika has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAH). Broken into parts: SWAH · stih · kuh.
Is swastika pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈswɒstɪkə/ (SWOS-tih-kuh).