Hindi · Difficult words
How to pronounce अजनबी in Hindi
अजनबी
Romanization: ajnabī
Stranger
Standard Hindi; reference: Hindi, Standard · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
अजनबी is pronounced /əd͡ʒ.nə.biː/ in Hindi. In अजनबी: Hold the vowel marked /ː/ longer while keeping its quality steady. The length mark belongs to the immediately preceding sound. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in अजनबी
Read अजनबी in these IPA segments: əd͡ʒ · nə · biː. Dots and stress marks identify the boundaries shown in the reference; these symbols are not English spelling. Listen for the vowel quality and timing in the full recording; this reference does not mark a separate main stress.
1.Long vowels
In अजनबी: Hold the vowel marked /ː/ longer while keeping its quality steady. The length mark belongs to the immediately preceding sound.
Watch out: Do not turn a long vowel into two separate syllables or an English-style diphthong.
2.Front-vowel position
In अजनबी: Listen for the distinction between the closer /i/ and the more relaxed /ɪ/ when shown. Keep your tongue toward the front.
Watch out: Do not decide vowel quality from English spelling alone.
Hear it in context
अजनबी से मिठाई मत लो।
ajnabi se mithai mat lo.
Don't take sweets from a stranger.
Listen once, say it aloud, then replay at 1.00×. Keep the word connected to the surrounding sentence rather than giving every syllable equal weight.
Pronunciation and variety
अजनबी is presented using Standard Hindi. Regional accents and connected speech can change details. The isolated word and the example let you compare the dictionary form with a short spoken context.
The English-style respelling is approximate. Use the IPA and recording together for vowel quality and consonants that do not have an exact English equivalent.
Meaning and everyday use
Questions about अजनबी
How do you pronounce अजनबी?
अजनबी is pronounced /əd͡ʒ.nə.biː/ in Hindi. In अजनबी: Hold the vowel marked /ː/ longer while keeping its quality steady. The length mark belongs to the immediately preceding sound. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In अजनबी: Hold the vowel marked /ː/ longer while keeping its quality steady. The length mark belongs to the immediately preceding sound. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
