Hindi · Difficult words
How to pronounce दक्षिण in Hindi
दक्षिण
Romanization: dakṣiṇ
South
Standard Hindi; reference: Hindi, Standard · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
दक्षिण is pronounced /d̪ək.ʂɪɳ/ in Hindi. In दक्षिण: Curl or draw the tongue tip slightly back for the retroflex consonant shown in the IPA. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in दक्षिण
Read दक्षिण in these IPA segments: d̪ək · ʂɪɳ. 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.Retroflex tongue position
In दक्षिण: Curl or draw the tongue tip slightly back for the retroflex consonant shown in the IPA.
Watch out: Keep this distinct from the dental consonants made against the upper teeth.
2.Dental consonants
In दक्षिण: 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.Front-vowel position
In दक्षिण: Listen for the distinction between the closer /i/ and the more relaxed /ɪ/ when shown. Keep your tongue toward the front.
Watch out: Do not decide vowel quality from English spelling alone.
Hear it in context
समुद्र दक्षिण की तरफ़ है।
samudra dakshin ki taraf hai.
The sea is toward the south.
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
दक्षिण 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 दक्षिण
How do you pronounce दक्षिण?
दक्षिण is pronounced /d̪ək.ʂɪɳ/ in Hindi. In दक्षिण: Curl or draw the tongue tip slightly back for the retroflex consonant shown in the IPA. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In दक्षिण: Curl or draw the tongue tip slightly back for the retroflex consonant shown in the IPA. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
