Hindi · Difficult words
How to pronounce छात्र in Hindi
छात्र
Romanization: chātra
Student
Standard Hindi; reference: Hindi, Standard · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
छात्र is pronounced /t͡ʃʰɑːt̪.ɾᵊ/ in Hindi. In छात्र: 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 छात्र
Read छात्र in these IPA segments: t͡ʃʰɑːt̪ · ɾᵊ. 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.Aspirated consonants
In छात्र: 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.Dental consonants
In छात्र: Place the tongue tip against or very near the upper front teeth for the dental t or d.
Watch out: An English t or d is usually farther back and does not reproduce the same contrast.
3.Long vowels
In छात्र: 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.
Hear it in context
मैं दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय का छात्र हूँ।
main Dilli vishwavidyalaya ka chhaatra hoon.
I am a student at Delhi University.
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
छात्र 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 छात्र
How do you pronounce छात्र?
छात्र is pronounced /t͡ʃʰɑːt̪.ɾᵊ/ in Hindi. In छात्र: 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 छात्र: 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.
