Hindi · Difficult words
How to pronounce भालू in Hindi
भालू
Romanization: bhālū
Bear
Standard Hindi; reference: Hindi, Standard · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
भालू is pronounced /bʱɑː.luː/ in Hindi. In भालू: Keep the consonant voiced and let the release become breathy where the IPA shows /ʱ/. Compare it with the corresponding voiced consonant without that breathy release. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in भालू
Read भालू in these IPA segments: bʱɑː · luː. 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.Breathy voiced consonants
In भालू: Keep the consonant voiced and let the release become breathy where the IPA shows /ʱ/. Compare it with the corresponding voiced consonant without that breathy release.
Watch out: Do not drop the breathy release or turn it into a separate ha syllable. This differs from the stronger unvoiced puff marked /ʰ/.
2.Long vowels
In भालू: 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.Back rounded vowels
In भालू: Round your lips and keep the tongue toward the back. Follow the closer /u/ or more relaxed /ʊ/ quality written in the IPA.
Watch out: Avoid inserting a y sound before the vowel unless the IPA includes /j/.
Hear it in context
बच्चे भालू को दूर से देख रहे हैं।
bachche bhaaloo ko door se dekh rahe hain.
The kids are watching the bear from afar.
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
भालू 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 भालू
How do you pronounce भालू?
भालू is pronounced /bʱɑː.luː/ in Hindi. In भालू: Keep the consonant voiced and let the release become breathy where the IPA shows /ʱ/. Compare it with the corresponding voiced consonant without that breathy release. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In भालू: Keep the consonant voiced and let the release become breathy where the IPA shows /ʱ/. Compare it with the corresponding voiced consonant without that breathy release. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
