Hindi · Difficult words
How to pronounce और in Hindi
और
Romanization: aur
And
Standard Hindi; reference: Hindi, Standard · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
और is pronounced /ɔːɾ/ in Hindi. In और: 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 और
The reference transcription for और is /ɔːɾ/. 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.Long vowels
In और: 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.The open /ɔ/ vowel
In और: Round the lips and keep a relatively open jaw. Sustain one vowel rather than moving toward a w sound.
Watch out: English “oh” often moves during the vowel; follow the steadier sound in the recording.
Hear it in context
एक कॉफ़ी और एक पानी दीजिए।
ek coffee aur ek paani dijiye.
Please give one coffee and one water.
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
और 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 और
How do you pronounce और?
और is pronounced /ɔːɾ/ in Hindi. In और: 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 और: 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.
