Hindi · Difficult words
How to pronounce आँख in Hindi
आँख
Romanization: ā̃kh
Eye
Standard Hindi; reference: Hindi, Standard · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
आँख is pronounced /ɑ̃ːkʰ/ in Hindi. In आँख: Release a noticeable puff of air after the consonant marked /ʰ/. Compare it with the same consonant without aspiration. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in आँख
The reference transcription for आँख is /ɑ̃ːkʰ/. Read adjacent consonants together without inserting extra vowels. Listen for the vowel quality and timing in the full recording; this reference does not mark a separate main stress.
1.Aspirated consonants
In आँख: Release a noticeable puff of air after the consonant marked /ʰ/. Compare it with the same consonant without aspiration.
Watch out: Aspiration is part of the consonant contrast, not an extra “ha” syllable.
2.Long vowels
In आँख: 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.
3.Nasalized vowels
In आँख: Keep the vowel flowing while allowing resonance through the nose. The tilde marks this change in quality.
Watch out: A strong extra n at the end is not the same as nasalization.
Hear it in context
इस आँख में धुंधला दिखता है।
is aankh mein dhundhla dikhta hai.
I have blurry vision in this eye.
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
आँख 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 आँख
How do you pronounce आँख?
आँख is pronounced /ɑ̃ːkʰ/ in Hindi. In आँख: Release a noticeable puff of air after the consonant marked /ʰ/. Compare it with the same consonant without aspiration. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In आँख: Release a noticeable puff of air after the consonant marked /ʰ/. Compare it with the same consonant without aspiration. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
