How To Pronounce Gandhi
Gandhi
In British English, Gandhi is pronounced /ˈɡæn.di/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈɡæ̃n.di]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈɡɑːn.di/.
Gandhi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Gandhi has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Gandhi
Questions About Gandhi
How do you pronounce Gandhi in British English?
In British English, Gandhi is pronounced /ˈɡæn.di/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈɡæ̃n.di].
How do you pronounce Gandhi in American English?
In American English, Gandhi is pronounced /ˈɡɑːn.di/.
How many syllables are in Gandhi?
Gandhi has two syllables, /ɡæn/ + /di/.
Where is the stress in Gandhi?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /ɡæn/.
Do British and American English pronounce Gandhi the same way?
No. British English has /ˈɡæn.di/ and American English has /ˈɡɑːn.di/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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