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How to pronounce छह in Hindi

छह

Romanization: chah

Six

chuhh/t͡ʃʰəɦ/

Standard Hindi; reference: Hindi, Standard · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.

छह is pronounced /t͡ʃʰəɦ/ in Hindi. In छह: 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 छह

The reference transcription for छह is /t͡ʃʰəɦ/. 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. 1.Aspirated consonants

    In छह: 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.

Hear it in context

कल छह बजे उठना है।

kal chhah baje uthna hai.

I have to wake at six tomorrow.

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

छह 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 छह

How do you pronounce छह?

छह is pronounced /t͡ʃʰəɦ/ in Hindi. In छह: 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 छह: 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.

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